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

The driving distance from South Jordan, UT to Paradise, UT is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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
98.34 mi
01h 53m
Flight
69.72 mi
112.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.72 mi
Kilometers
112.2 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.34 mi
Kilometers
158.26 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paradise
Wed, Apr 22, 11:42 PM MDT
Return by in South Jordan
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Jordan
2026-04-22T21:48
Arrive Paradise
Wed, Apr 22, 11:42 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM MDT

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

Leave by
2:42 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
Riverdale
UT

City in Weber County, Utah, United States

From South Jordan
49.2 mi
00h 56m
To Paradise
49.2 mi
00h 56m

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
50°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.9 mi · 32 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 91

    899 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto 1100 South

    4.5 mi · 6 min · 1100 South

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    14.3 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 400 West

    2288 ft · 45 sec · 400 West

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 800 East

    4.5 mi · 7 min · 800 East

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 9000 South

    30 m · 4 sec · 9000 South

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9000 South

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
67.8 mi · 69%
1100 South
18.8 mi · 19%
800 East
4.51 mi · 5%
Main Street
4.28 mi · 4%
10600 South
0.9 mi · 1%
US 91
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

37.9 mi · 00h 39m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.7 mi
69.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverdale
00h 56m from South Jordan
Leave By
2:42 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Jordan and Showers And Thunderstorms near Paradise.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Riverdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from South Jordan and 49.2 miles from Paradise.

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

The direct path is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.51 one way or $27.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Riverdale

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

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

BUS

Ogden, Utah

5 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

47 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

47 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

110 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Jordan and Paradise. Straight-line distance: 69.72 mi (112.2 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
Paradise

#2 Paradise

Town in Cache County, Utah, United States

Population1,056
Coordinates41.5688200, -111.8380000
Altitude1494
CountryUnited States
Start: South Jordan (-111.92966, 40.56217)
End: Paradise (-111.838, 41.56882)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.47 gal
13.14 L · about $13.51
Round trip
$27.02
6.94 gal · 26.28 L
Estimated CO2
30.8 kg one way
Round trip: 61.7 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.51 $27.02
Mid-grade $4.23 $14.68 $29.36
Premium $4.55 $15.79 $31.57
Diesel $5.41 $18.78 $37.56

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 Paradise. The current time is 21:48:32.

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.