How far is Woods Cross, UT from South Jordan, UT?

The driving distance from Woods Cross, UT to South Jordan, UT is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.38 mi
00h 26m
Flight
21.47 mi
34.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.47 mi
Kilometers
34.55 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.38 mi
Kilometers
39.24 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Jordan
Sun, May 31, 4:24 AM MDT
Return by in Woods Cross
Sun, May 31, 4:51 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woods Cross
2026-05-31T03:58
Arrive South Jordan
Sun, May 31, 4:24 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Woods Cross
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
South Salt Lake
UT

City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

From Woods Cross
12.3 mi
00h 13m
To South Jordan
12.1 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woods Cross and South Jordan.

  1. 1

    Start on 1875 South

    1 m · 2 sec · 1875 South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 500 West

    55 m · 31 sec · 500 West

  3. 3

    Continue on 500 West

    2125 ft · 45 sec · 500 West

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    2004 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 2600 South

    980 ft · 26 sec · 2600 South

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City

    2101 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 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 Woods Cross and South Jordan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
21.1 mi · 86%
10600 South
0.8 mi · 3%
South Jordan Parkway
0.47 mi · 2%
500 West
0.44 mi · 2%
I 15 South
0.4 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

11.3 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
21.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Salt Lake
00h 13m from Woods Cross
Leave By
7:38 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Woods Cross 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 Woods Cross to South Jordan?

The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Salt Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from Woods Cross and 12.1 miles from South Jordan.

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

The direct path is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South 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 South 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 South Salt Lake.

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

5 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

5 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

56 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Provo

58 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woods Cross and South Jordan. Straight-line distance: 21.47 mi (34.55 km).

Woods Cross

#1 Woods Cross

City in Davis County, Utah, United States

Population11,668
Coordinates40.8716100, -111.8921600
Altitude1334
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 1875 South (-111.892157, 40.871588)
End: West South Jordan Parkway (-111.92966, 40.562174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.26 L · about $3.35
Round trip
$6.70
1.72 gal · 6.52 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.35 $6.70
Mid-grade $4.23 $3.64 $7.28
Premium $4.55 $3.91 $7.82
Diesel $5.41 $4.65 $9.31

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Woods Cross and South Jordan. The current time is 03:58:47.

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.