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

The driving distance from South Jordan, UT to Monticello, UT is about 274.2 miles (441.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231.8 miles (373 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
274.19 mi
05h 24m
Flight
231.79 mi
373.03 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.79 mi
Kilometers
373.03 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.19 mi
Kilometers
441.26 km
Drive Time
05h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monticello
Sat, Apr 11, 6:50 PM MDT
Return by in South Jordan
Sun, Apr 12, 12:15 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Jordan
2026-04-11T13:25
Arrive Monticello
Sat, Apr 11, 6:50 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:25 AM to 1:25 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:10 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Jordan
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
East Carbon City
UT

City in Carbon County, Utah, United States

From South Jordan
137.1 mi
02h 42m
To Monticello
137.1 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph S
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    35 mi · 43 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on West Highway Drive

    2645 ft · 50 sec · West Highway Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    75.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 191: Crescent Junction, Moab

    1555 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Arches, Dead Horse Point, Canyonlands

    26.9 mi · 31 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    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 Monticello.

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
21 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
146 mi · 53%
Main Street
56.4 mi · 21%
Veterans Memorial Highway
35.1 mi · 13%
Arches
26.9 mi · 10%
US 6 East
4.55 mi · 2%
East Main Street
1.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

75.8 mi · 01h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.4 mi
231.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Carbon City
02h 42m from South Jordan
Leave By
6:10 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving South Jordan and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Monticello.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 274.2 miles (441.3 km) and usually takes 05h 24m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East Carbon City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.1 miles from South Jordan and 137.1 miles from Monticello.

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

The direct path is about 231.8 miles (373 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:10 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.65 one way or $75.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around South Jordan and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Monticello.

Stop Ideas Near East Carbon City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Carbon City, 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 East Carbon City.

RAIL

Helper

41 mi away
1 Depot Street
RAIL

Green River

65 mi away
250 South Broadway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Jordan and Monticello. Straight-line distance: 231.79 mi (373.03 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
Monticello

#2 Monticello

City in southeast Utah

Population1,955
Coordinates37.8713800, -109.3428900
Altitude2155
CountryUnited States
Start: South Jordan (-111.92966, 40.56217)
End: Monticello (-109.34289, 37.87138)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 441 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.67 gal
36.62 L · about $37.65
Round trip
$75.29
19.34 gal · 73.24 L
Estimated CO2
85.9 kg one way
Round trip: 171.9 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $37.65 $75.29
Mid-grade $4.23 $40.91 $81.83
Premium $4.55 $43.99 $87.98
Diesel $5.41 $52.33 $104.67

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between South Jordan and Monticello. The current time is 13:25:52.

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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.