How far is South Jordan, UT from Francis, UT?

The driving distance from South Jordan, UT to Francis, UT is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.91 mi
01h 06m
Flight
34.21 mi
55.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.21 mi
Kilometers
55.06 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.91 mi
Kilometers
85.15 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Francis
Thu, Apr 16, 2:02 AM MDT
Return by in South Jordan
Thu, Apr 16, 3:08 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Jordan
2026-04-16T00:55
Arrive Francis
Thu, Apr 16, 2:02 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:16 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Jordan
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Summit Park
UT

Census-designated place in Summit County, Utah, United States

From South Jordan
26.4 mi
00h 33m
To Francis
26.5 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph WNW
Destination
51°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Jordan and Francis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Jordan and Francis.

  1. 1

    Start on 10400 South

    608 ft · 14 sec · 10400 South

  2. 2

    Continue on South Jordan Parkway

    2395 ft · 47 sec · South Jordan Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue on 10515 South

    1132 ft · 23 sec · 10515 South

  4. 4

    Continue on 10600 South

    1.4 km · 2 min · 10600 South

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 North: Salt Lake

    2036 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 48, I 215: 7200 South, Belt Route

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 215

    1440 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 215

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 215 East

    2697 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Belt Route

    9.7 mi · 10 min · Belt Route

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Park City, Cheyenne

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    917 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    17.6 mi · 19 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Heber City, Vernal

    1224 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 40: Heber, Vernal

    2081 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 248: Park City, Kamas

    1983 ft · 56 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Kearns Boulevard

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Kearns Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Main Village Way

    6 m · 1 sec · West Main Village Way

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Village Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Jordan and Francis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
17.6 mi · 33%
Kearns Boulevard
11.4 mi · 22%
Belt Route
9.69 mi · 18%
US 40
3.56 mi · 7%
SR 48
2.59 mi · 5%
South Main Street
2.03 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

17.6 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
34.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Summit Park
00h 33m from South Jordan
Leave By
4:16 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers leaving South Jordan and Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Snow Showers near Francis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Jordan to Francis?

The road trip is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km) and usually takes 01h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Summit Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.4 miles from South Jordan and 26.5 miles from Francis.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.28 one way or $14.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers around South Jordan and Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Snow Showers near Francis.

Stop Ideas Near Summit Park

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Summit Park, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Summit Park.

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

25 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

25 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

58 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

61 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Jordan and Francis. Straight-line distance: 34.21 mi (55.06 km).

South Jordan

#1 South Jordan

The third most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population78,503
Coordinates40.5621700, -111.9296600
Altitude1353
CountryUnited States
Francis

#2 Francis

Town in Summit County, Utah, United States

Population1,611
Coordinates40.6105100, -111.2807400
Altitude2000
CountryUnited States
Start: South Jordan (-111.92966, 40.56217)
End: Francis (-111.28074, 40.61051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.07 L · about $7.28
Round trip
$14.56
3.74 gal · 14.14 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.28 $14.56
Mid-grade $4.23 $7.91 $15.82
Premium $4.55 $8.51 $17.01
Diesel $5.41 $10.12 $20.24

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Utah · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between South Jordan and Francis. The current time is 00:55:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.