How far is South Jordan, UT from River Heights, UT?

The driving distance from South Jordan, UT to River Heights, UT is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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
96.52 mi
01h 50m
Flight
80.31 mi
129.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.31 mi
Kilometers
129.24 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.52 mi
Kilometers
155.33 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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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 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in River Heights
Wed, Apr 15, 2:00 PM MDT
Return by in South Jordan
Wed, Apr 15, 3:50 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Jordan
2026-04-15T12:09
Arrive River Heights
Wed, Apr 15, 2:00 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM MDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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
48.3 mi
00h 55m
To River Heights
48.2 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph S
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Jordan and River Heights.

  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

    20.9 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 700 South

    1747 ft · 1 min · 700 South

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Summerwild Avenue

    1332 ft · 48 sec · Summerwild Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on 600 South

    1223 ft · 42 sec · 600 South

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 600 South

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
67.8 mi · 70%
1100 South
25.4 mi · 26%
10600 South
0.9 mi · 1%
US 91
0.45 mi
South Jordan Parkway
0.45 mi
I 15 North
0.39 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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
80.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverdale
00h 55m from South Jordan
Leave By
2:50 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South Jordan and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near River Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Jordan to River Heights?

The road trip is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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 48.3 miles from South Jordan and 48.2 miles from River Heights.

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

The direct path is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 2:50 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.28 one way or $26.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Jordan and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near River Heights.

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 River Heights. Straight-line distance: 80.31 mi (129.24 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
River Heights

#2 River Heights

City in Cache County, Utah

Population2,141
Coordinates41.7216000, -111.8213300
Altitude1396
CountryUnited States
Start: South Jordan (-111.92966, 40.56217)
End: River Heights (-111.82133, 41.7216)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.89 L · about $13.28
Round trip
$26.55
6.82 gal · 25.78 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.28 $26.55
Mid-grade $4.23 $14.43 $28.86
Premium $4.55 $15.51 $31.02
Diesel $5.41 $18.45 $36.91

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between South Jordan and River Heights. The current time is 12:09:50.

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.