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

The driving distance from Sunset, UT to South Jordan, UT is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
45.11 mi
00h 45m
Flight
40.02 mi
64.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.02 mi
Kilometers
64.41 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.11 mi
Kilometers
72.6 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Jordan
Sat, May 2, 2:24 AM MDT
Return by in Sunset
Sat, May 2, 3:10 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sunset
2026-05-02T01:38
Arrive South Jordan
Sat, May 2, 2:24 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sunset
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
North Salt Lake
UT

City in Davis County, Utah, United States

From Sunset
22.6 mi
00h 22m
To South Jordan
22.5 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SSE
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 1550 North

    17 m · 6 sec · West 1550 North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 250 West

    1326 ft · 1 min · North 250 West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 1300 North

    1316 ft · 41 sec · 1300 North

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 650 North

    156 m · 18 sec · 650 North

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City

    1980 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    22 mi · 24 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    11.3 mi · 12 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 151 West: 10600 South

    962 ft · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on South Jordan

    774 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto 10600 South

    1.3 km · 1 min · 10600 South

  13. 13

    Continue on 10515 South

    1146 ft · 24 sec · 10515 South

  14. 14

    Continue on South Jordan Parkway

    2495 ft · 49 sec · South Jordan Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on 10400 South

    1078 ft · 52 sec · 10400 South

  16. 16

    Continue on 10400 South

    570 ft · 12 sec · 10400 South

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10400 South

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
41.5 mi · 92%
10600 South
0.8 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.66 mi · 1%
South Jordan Parkway
0.47 mi · 1%
I 15 South
0.38 mi · 1%
SR 151 West
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

22 mi · 00h 24m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
40 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Salt Lake
00h 22m from Sunset
Leave By
4:58 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sunset and Sunny near South Jordan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

North Salt Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Sunset and 22.5 miles from South Jordan.

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

The direct path is about 40 miles (64.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:58 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.19 one way or $12.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sunset and Sunny near South Jordan.

Stop Ideas Near North Salt Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Salt Lake, 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 North Salt Lake.

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

10 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

10 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

42 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Provo

72 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sunset and South Jordan. Straight-line distance: 40.02 mi (64.41 km).

Sunset

#1 Sunset

City in Davis County, Utah, United States

Population5,336
Coordinates41.1363300, -112.0310500
Altitude1375
CountryUnited States
South Jordan

#2 South Jordan

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

Population78,503
Coordinates40.5621700, -111.9296600
Altitude1353
CountryUnited States
Start: West 1550 North (-112.031049, 41.136241)
End: West South Jordan Parkway (-111.92966, 40.562174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.03 L · about $6.19
Round trip
$12.38
3.18 gal · 12.06 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.19 $12.38
Mid-grade $4.23 $6.73 $13.45
Premium $4.55 $7.23 $14.47
Diesel $5.41 $8.61 $17.21

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Sunset and South Jordan. The current time is 01:38:58.

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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.