How far is South Jordan, UT from Orem, UT?
The driving distance from South Jordan, UT to Orem, UT is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Utah County, Utah.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers
Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance T-storms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Jordan and Orem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Jordan and Orem.
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Start on 10400 South
608 ft · 14 sec · 10400 South
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Continue on South Jordan Parkway
2395 ft · 47 sec · South Jordan Parkway
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Continue on 10515 South
1132 ft · 23 sec · 10515 South
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Continue on 10600 South
1.3 km · 1 min · 10600 South
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
1713 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
21.3 mi · 23 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 52: 800 North
1089 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance
781 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on Canyon Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Canyon Parkway
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Turn right onto State Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · State Street
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Turn uturn onto State Street
120 m · 8 sec · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Jordan and Orem.
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.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
21.3 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers leaving South Jordan and Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance T-storms near Orem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Jordan to Orem?
The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Lehi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from South Jordan and 13.8 miles from Orem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.6 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 7:30 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.70 one way or $7.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers around South Jordan and Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance T-storms near Orem.
Stop Ideas Near Lehi
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lehi.
Provo
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Ogden, Utah
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Jordan and Orem. Straight-line distance: 22.11 mi (35.58 km).
#1 South Jordan
The third most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 78,503 |
| Coordinates | 40.5621700, -111.9296600 |
| Altitude | 1353 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orem
The second most populous city in Utah County, Utah.
| Population | 98,970 |
| Coordinates | 40.2969000, -111.6946500 |
| Altitude | 1455 |
| Country | United States |
End: South State Street (-111.694787, 40.296865)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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