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

The driving distance from South Jordan, UT to Helper, UT is about 97.7 miles (157.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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
97.71 mi
01h 56m
Flight
83.1 mi
133.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.1 mi
Kilometers
133.74 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.71 mi
Kilometers
157.25 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Helper
Wed, Apr 15, 2:06 PM MDT
Return by in South Jordan
Wed, Apr 15, 4:02 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Jordan
2026-04-15T12:09
Arrive Helper
Wed, Apr 15, 2:06 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM MDT

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

Leave by
2:38 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
Woodland Hills
UT

District in the city of Los Angeles, California, United States

From South Jordan
48.8 mi
00h 58m
To Helper
48.9 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph S
Destination
32°F
Overnight

Patchy Frost

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 km · 1 min · 10600 South

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 South: Las Vegas

    1713 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    35.1 mi · 38 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price

    2127 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 6 East: Price

    884 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto US 6 East: Price

    1212 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    33.2 mi · 40 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on State Street

    1.1 km · 58 sec · State Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    21.4 mi · 26 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 BUS, US 191 BUS

    1297 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
54.6 mi · 56%
Veterans Memorial Highway
35.1 mi · 36%
US 6 East
4.55 mi · 5%
10600 South
0.82 mi · 1%
State Street
0.71 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

35.1 mi · 00h 38m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
83.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodland Hills
00h 58m from South Jordan
Leave By
2:38 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South Jordan and Patchy Frost near Helper.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.7 miles (157.3 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Woodland Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from South Jordan and 48.9 miles from Helper.

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

The direct path is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 2:38 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.43 one way or $26.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Jordan and Patchy Frost near Helper.

Stop Ideas Near Woodland Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Woodland Hills, 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 Woodland Hills.

RAIL

Provo

23 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Helper

77 mi away
1 Depot Street
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

86 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

86 mi away
300 South 600 West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Jordan and Helper. Straight-line distance: 83.1 mi (133.74 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
Helper

#2 Helper

City in Carbon County, Utah, United States

Population2,141
Coordinates39.6841300, -110.8546100
Altitude1773
CountryUnited States
Start: South Jordan (-111.92966, 40.56217)
End: Helper (-110.85461, 39.68413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.45 gal
13.05 L · about $13.43
Round trip
$26.86
6.9 gal · 26.1 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.3 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.43 $26.86
Mid-grade $4.23 $14.60 $29.19
Premium $4.55 $15.69 $31.39
Diesel $5.41 $18.67 $37.34

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between South Jordan and Helper. The current time is 12:09:52.

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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.