How far is South Jordan, UT from Santa Clara, UT?
The driving distance from South Jordan, UT to Santa Clara, UT is about 292.9 miles (471.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 254.5 miles (409.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Millard County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Jordan and Santa Clara.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Jordan and Santa Clara.
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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
284.6 mi · 4 hr 40 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 34: Saint George Boulevard
2.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight right
65 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Bluff Street
1 mi · 2 min · Bluff Street
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Continue on West Sunset Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · West Sunset Boulevard
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Continue on Santa Clara Drive
1.1 mi · 3 min · Santa Clara Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Santa Clara Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Jordan and Santa Clara.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
285 mi · 04h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving South Jordan and Sunny near Santa Clara.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Jordan to Santa Clara?
The road trip is about 292.9 miles (471.4 km) and usually takes 04h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kanosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.5 miles from South Jordan and 146.4 miles from Santa Clara.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 254.5 miles (409.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.25 one way or $80.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Jordan and Sunny near Santa Clara.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Jordan and Santa Clara. Straight-line distance: 254.44 mi (409.48 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 Santa Clara
City in Washingon County, Utah, United States
| Population | 8,632 |
| Coordinates | 37.1330400, -113.6541300 |
| Altitude | 842 |
| Country | United States |
End: Santa Clara (-113.65413, 37.13304)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 471 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 39m |
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 | $40.25 | $80.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $43.75 | $87.50 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $47.04 | $94.07 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $55.96 | $111.92 |
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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