How far is South Jordan, UT from Plain City, UT?

The driving distance from South Jordan, UT to Plain City, UT is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
61.16 mi
01h 10m
Flight
51.49 mi
82.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.49 mi
Kilometers
82.87 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.16 mi
Kilometers
98.42 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plain City
Thu, Apr 23, 10:51 AM MDT
Return by in South Jordan
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Jordan
2026-04-23T09:40
Arrive Plain City
Thu, Apr 23, 10:51 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Farmington
UT

City in and county seat of Davis County, Utah, United States

From South Jordan
30.6 mi
00h 35m
To Plain City
30.6 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Jordan and Plain City.

  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

    25.2 mi · 27 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 134: 2700 North

    1585 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 134: Plain City

    43 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 2700 North

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 2700 North

  11. 11

    Continue on 2600 North

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 2600 North

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 4200 West

    69 m · 6 sec · 4200 West

  13. 13

    Continue on 2575 North

    989 ft · 29 sec · 2575 North

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 4350 West

    2464 ft · 1 min · 4350 West

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 2200 North

    125 m · 10 sec · 2200 North

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2200 North

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
55.1 mi · 90%
2600 North
1.87 mi · 3%
2700 North
1.06 mi · 2%
10600 South
0.9 mi · 1%
4350 West
0.47 mi · 1%
South Jordan Parkway
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

29.9 mi · 00h 32m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
51.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmington
00h 35m from South Jordan
Leave By
4:10 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving South Jordan and Rain Showers Likely near Plain City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Jordan to Plain City?

The road trip is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from South Jordan and 30.6 miles from Plain City.

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

The direct path is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:10 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.41 one way or $16.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around South Jordan and Rain Showers Likely near Plain City.

Stop Ideas Near Farmington

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

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

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

24 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

24 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

28 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Provo

86 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Jordan and Plain City. Straight-line distance: 51.49 mi (82.87 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
Plain City

#2 Plain City

City in Weber County, Utah, United States

Population7,669
Coordinates41.2980000, -112.0860500
Altitude1293
CountryUnited States
Start: South Jordan (-111.92966, 40.56217)
End: Plain City (-112.08605, 41.298)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.17 L · about $8.41
Round trip
$16.82
4.32 gal · 16.34 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.41 $16.82
Mid-grade $4.23 $9.14 $18.28
Premium $4.55 $9.83 $19.65
Diesel $5.41 $11.69 $23.38

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 Plain City. The current time is 09:40:48.

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.