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

The driving distance from Washington, UT to South Jordan, UT is about 285.1 miles (458.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251.8 miles (405.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m 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
285.17 mi
03h 55m
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
285.17 mi
Kilometers
458.93 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Jordan
Sat, May 30, 9:21 AM MDT
Return by in Washington
Sat, May 30, 1:16 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Washington
2026-05-30T05:25
Arrive South Jordan
Sat, May 30, 9:21 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM MDT

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

Leave by
9:08 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Washington
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 Washington
142.4 mi
01h 57m
To South Jordan
142.8 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph S
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    15 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 100 East

    32 m · 9 sec · North 100 East

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Telegraph Street

    151 m · 16 sec · East Telegraph Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2836 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 15

    1972 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    281.4 mi · 4 hr 36 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 151: 10600 South

    100 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 151 West: 10600 South

    1111 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto 10600 South

    1.4 km · 2 min · 10600 South

  11. 11

    Continue on 10515 South

    1146 ft · 24 sec · 10515 South

  12. 12

    Continue on South Jordan Parkway

    2495 ft · 49 sec · South Jordan Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on 10400 South

    1078 ft · 52 sec · 10400 South

  14. 14

    Continue on 10400 South

    570 ft · 12 sec · 10400 South

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10400 South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
281 mi · 99%
10600 South
0.9 mi
North Main Street
0.54 mi
South Jordan Parkway
0.47 mi
I 15
0.37 mi
10400 South
0.31 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
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.3 mi
251.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kanosh
01h 57m from Washington
Leave By
9:08 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 285.1 miles (458.9 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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 142.4 miles from Washington and 142.8 miles from South Jordan.

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 33.3 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 9:08 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.16 one way or $78.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

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

Washington

#1 Washington

City in Washington County, Kansas

Population31,939
Coordinates37.1305400, -113.5082900
Altitude851
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: (-113.508356, 37.130539)
End: West South Jordan Parkway (-111.92966, 40.562174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 459 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.06 gal
38.09 L · about $39.16
Round trip
$78.33
20.12 gal · 76.18 L
Estimated CO2
89.4 kg one way
Round trip: 178.8 kg / 394 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $39.16 $78.33
Mid-grade $4.23 $42.56 $85.13
Premium $4.55 $45.76 $91.53
Diesel $5.41 $54.44 $108.89

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 Washington and South Jordan. The current time is 05:25:37.

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.