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

The driving distance from South Jordan, UT to Highland, UT is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.53 mi
00h 29m
Flight
13.53 mi
21.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.53 mi
Kilometers
21.77 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.53 mi
Kilometers
28.21 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Highland
Sun, Apr 19, 2:17 AM MDT
Return by in South Jordan
Sun, Apr 19, 2:46 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Jordan
2026-04-19T01:47
Arrive Highland
Sun, Apr 19, 2:17 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in South Jordan
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Oquirrh
UT

Former census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

From South Jordan
8.8 mi
00h 14m
To Highland
8.8 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 mph SSE
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 10400 South

    42 m · 11 sec · 10400 South

  2. 2

    Continue on 10400 South

    763 ft · 22 sec · 10400 South

  3. 3

    Continue on South Jordan Parkway

    902 ft · 19 sec · South Jordan Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on 10400 South

    1627 ft · 39 sec · 10400 South

  5. 5

    Continue on Miners Mile

    1802 ft · 38 sec · Miners Mile

  6. 6

    Continue on 10400 South

    154 m · 13 sec · 10400 South

  7. 7

    Continue on Miners Mile

    2025 ft · 43 sec · Miners Mile

  8. 8

    Continue on 10400 South

    891 ft · 21 sec · 10400 South

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto South Jordan Parkway

    1473 ft · 31 sec · South Jordan Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on 10400 South

    932 ft · 22 sec · 10400 South

  11. 11

    Continue on South Jordan Parkway

    1971 ft · 44 sec · South Jordan Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward SR 154

    2354 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Bangerter Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Bangerter Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 209: 9000 South

    2095 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 209: 9000 South

    64 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto 9000 South

    2.7 mi · 5 min · 9000 South

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Mountain View Corridor

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Mountain View Corridor

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 6200 South

    1.4 km · 2 min · 6200 South

  19. 19

    Turn right

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 3100 South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 3100 South

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 9050 West

    71 m · 8 sec · 9050 West

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9050 West

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
125.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mountain View Corridor
3.73 mi · 21%
9000 South
2.65 mi · 15%
Bangerter Highway
1 mi · 6%
10400 South
0.92 mi · 5%
6200 South
0.85 mi · 5%
South Jordan Parkway
0.82 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

5.11 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
13.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oquirrh
00h 14m from South Jordan
Leave By
7:30 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South Jordan and Mostly Sunny near Highland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Oquirrh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from South Jordan and 8.8 miles from Highland.

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

The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Jordan and Mostly Sunny near Highland.

Stop Ideas Near Oquirrh

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

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

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

18 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

18 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

55 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

66 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Jordan and Highland. Straight-line distance: 13.53 mi (21.77 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
Highland

#2 Highland

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

Population19,241
Coordinates40.7043900, -112.1068900
Altitude1327
CountryUnited States
Start: South Jordan (-111.92966, 40.56217)
End: Highland (-112.10689, 40.70439)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.34 L · about $2.41
Round trip
$4.83
1.24 gal · 4.68 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.41 $4.83
Mid-grade $4.23 $2.62 $5.25
Premium $4.55 $2.82 $5.64
Diesel $5.41 $3.36 $6.71

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between South Jordan and Highland. The current time is 01:47:17.

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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.