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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
292.91 mi
04h 57m
Flight
254.44 mi
409.48 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
254.44 mi
Kilometers
409.48 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
292.91 mi
Kilometers
471.39 km
Drive Time
04h 57m

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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 04h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Santa Clara
Mon, May 25, 5:49 AM MDT
Return by in South Jordan
Mon, May 25, 10:47 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Jordan
2026-05-25T00:52
Arrive Santa Clara
Mon, May 25, 5:49 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:06 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Jordan
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kanosh
UT

Town in Millard County, Utah, United States

From South Jordan
146.5 mi
02h 28m
To Santa Clara
146.4 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 mph SSE
Destination
93°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph WSW

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.

  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

    284.6 mi · 4 hr 40 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 34: Saint George Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    65 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Bluff Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Bluff Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Sunset Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · West Sunset Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Santa Clara Drive

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Santa Clara Drive

  12. 12

    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.

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
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
285 mi · 97%
SR 34
2.16 mi · 1%
West Sunset Boulevard
2.02 mi · 1%
Santa Clara Drive
1.14 mi
Bluff Street
1.02 mi
10600 South
0.82 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.4 mi
254.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kanosh
02h 28m from South Jordan
Leave By
7:06 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

South Jordan

#1 South Jordan

The third most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population78,503
Coordinates40.5621700, -111.9296600
Altitude1353
CountryUnited States
Santa Clara

#2 Santa Clara

City in Washingon County, Utah, United States

Population8,632
Coordinates37.1330400, -113.6541300
Altitude842
CountryUnited States
Start: South Jordan (-111.92966, 40.56217)
End: Santa Clara (-113.65413, 37.13304)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 471 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
10.34 gal
39.13 L · about $40.25
Round trip
$80.51
20.68 gal · 78.26 L
Estimated CO2
91.9 kg one way
Round trip: 183.8 kg / 405 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Utah · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between South Jordan and Santa Clara. The current time is 00:52:23.

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.