How far is South Jordan, UT from Mount Olympus, UT?

The driving distance from South Jordan, UT to Mount Olympus, UT is about 16 miles (25.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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
16.01 mi
00h 21m
Flight
11.28 mi
18.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.28 mi
Kilometers
18.16 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.01 mi
Kilometers
25.76 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Olympus
Wed, Apr 22, 10:31 PM MDT
Return by in South Jordan
Wed, Apr 22, 10:53 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Jordan
2026-04-22T22:09
Arrive Mount Olympus
Wed, Apr 22, 10:31 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:46 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
Midvale
UT

City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

From South Jordan
8 mi
00h 10m
To Mount Olympus
8 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Jordan and Mount Olympus.

  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

    7.9 mi · 8 min · Belt Route

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 3900 South, 3300 South

    1675 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Apollo Drive

    1429 ft · 1 min · Apollo Drive

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jupiter Drive

    132 m · 14 sec · Jupiter Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lois Lane

    104 m · 21 sec · Lois Lane

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Hale Drive

    67 m · 12 sec · Hale Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lois Lane

    690 ft · 30 sec · Lois Lane

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lois Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
112.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Route
7.91 mi · 49%
SR 48
2.59 mi · 16%
Veterans Memorial Highway
1.05 mi · 7%
I 215
0.98 mi · 6%
10600 South
0.9 mi · 6%
I 215 East
0.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Belt Route

Merge slight left onto Belt Route

7.91 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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
11.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midvale
00h 10m from South Jordan
Leave By
7:46 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Jordan and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Olympus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Jordan to Mount Olympus?

The road trip is about 16 miles (25.8 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Midvale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from South Jordan and 8 miles from Mount Olympus.

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

The direct path is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.22 one way or $4.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around South Jordan and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Olympus.

Stop Ideas Near Midvale

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

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

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

17 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

17 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

47 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

68 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Jordan and Mount Olympus. Straight-line distance: 11.28 mi (18.16 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
Mount Olympus

#2 Mount Olympus

Neighborhood in Millcreek, Utah, United States, that was fomerly a census-designated place

Population6,748
Coordinates40.6855000, -111.7885400
Altitude1560
CountryUnited States
Start: South Jordan (-111.92966, 40.56217)
End: Mount Olympus (-111.78854, 40.6855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.14 L · about $2.22
Round trip
$4.44
1.14 gal · 4.28 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.22 $4.44
Mid-grade $4.23 $2.41 $4.82
Premium $4.55 $2.59 $5.19
Diesel $5.41 $3.08 $6.17

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between South Jordan and Mount Olympus. The current time is 22:09:25.

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.