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

The driving distance from South Jordan, UT to Salina, UT is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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
135.66 mi
02h 25m
Flight
110.91 mi
178.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.91 mi
Kilometers
178.5 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.66 mi
Kilometers
218.33 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salina
Thu, Apr 16, 4:28 AM MDT
Return by in South Jordan
Thu, Apr 16, 6:54 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Jordan
2026-04-16T02:02
Arrive Salina
Thu, Apr 16, 4:28 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:38 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
Nephi
UT

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

From South Jordan
67.9 mi
01h 12m
To Salina
67.8 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph WNW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 23 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 km · 1 min · 10600 South

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 South: Las Vegas

    1713 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    104.5 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Scipio

    2261 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Street

    27.3 mi · 34 min · State Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    49 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Street

    16 m · 1 sec · State Street

  13. 13

    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 Salina.

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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
105 mi · 77%
State Street
27.3 mi · 20%
10600 South
0.82 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.76 mi · 1%
South Jordan Parkway
0.45 mi
US 50 East
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

105 mi · 01h 45m

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
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
110.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nephi
01h 12m from South Jordan
Leave By
1:38 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers leaving South Jordan and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Salina.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Nephi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.9 miles from South Jordan and 67.8 miles from Salina.

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

The direct path is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 1:38 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.65 one way or $37.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers around South Jordan and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Salina.

Stop Ideas Near Nephi

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

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

RAIL

Provo

59 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Helper

84 mi away
1 Depot Street
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

117 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

117 mi away
300 South 600 West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Jordan and Salina. Straight-line distance: 110.91 mi (178.5 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
Salina

#2 Salina

City in Sevier County, Utah, United States

Population2,648
Coordinates38.9577400, -111.8599300
Altitude1573
CountryUnited States
Start: South Jordan (-111.92966, 40.56217)
End: Salina (-111.85993, 38.95774)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.79 gal
18.12 L · about $18.65
Round trip
$37.29
9.58 gal · 36.24 L
Estimated CO2
42.6 kg one way
Round trip: 85.1 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $18.65 $37.29
Mid-grade $4.23 $20.27 $40.53
Premium $4.55 $21.79 $43.58
Diesel $5.41 $25.92 $51.85

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between South Jordan and Salina. The current time is 02:02:55.

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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.