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

The driving distance from South Jordan, UT to Washington, UT is about 284.2 miles (457.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251.8 miles (405.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 25m 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
284.16 mi
04h 42m
Flight
251.85 mi
405.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251.85 mi
Kilometers
405.31 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
284.16 mi
Kilometers
457.31 km
Drive Time
04h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washington
Sat, May 30, 11:20 AM MDT
Return by in South Jordan
Sat, May 30, 4:02 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Jordan
2026-05-30T06:37
Arrive Washington
Sat, May 30, 11:20 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 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
7:34 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

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
Kanosh
UT

Town in Millard County, Utah, United States

From South Jordan
142.2 mi
02h 21m
To Washington
142 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph SSW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    281 mi · 4 hr 36 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    2385 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    3123 ft · 2 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Telegraph Street

    526 ft · 24 sec · East Telegraph Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North 100 East

    41 m · 11 sec · North 100 East

  11. 11

    Turn left

    15 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    6 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
281 mi · 99%
10600 South
0.82 mi
North Main Street
0.59 mi
South Jordan Parkway
0.45 mi
I 15 South
0.32 mi
10515 South
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

281 mi · 04h 36m

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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.4 mi
251.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kanosh
02h 21m from South Jordan
Leave By
7:34 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Jordan and Sunny near Washington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 284.2 miles (457.3 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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 142.2 miles from South Jordan and 142 miles from Washington.

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

The direct path is about 251.8 miles (405.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 7:34 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.05 one way or $78.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around South Jordan and Sunny near Washington.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Jordan and Washington. Straight-line distance: 251.85 mi (405.31 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
Washington

#2 Washington

City in Washington County, Kansas

Population31,939
Coordinates37.1305400, -113.5082900
Altitude851
CountryUnited States
Start: South Jordan (-111.92966, 40.56217)
End: Washington (-113.50829, 37.13054)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 457 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.03 gal
37.96 L · about $39.05
Round trip
$78.09
20.06 gal · 75.92 L
Estimated CO2
89.1 kg one way
Round trip: 178.3 kg / 393 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $39.05 $78.09
Mid-grade $4.23 $42.44 $84.87
Premium $4.55 $45.63 $91.25
Diesel $5.41 $54.28 $108.56

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between South Jordan and Washington. The current time is 06:37:40.

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.