Trip from Genola, UT to South Jordan, UT

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 28 miles from Genola, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.86 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Genola, UT to South Jordan, UT?

The route from Genola, UT to South Jordan, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Drive Time

1h 8m

Distance

55.9 mi

90 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min

4 AM

1h 3m ★

6 AM

1h 8m

8 AM

1h 19m

10 AM

1h 12m

12 PM

1h 11m

3 PM

1h 13m

5 PM

1h 18m

8 PM

1h 5m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Genola, UT to South Jordan, UT covers 55.9 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.86 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

28 miles from Genola, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 8m drive with frequent turns across 55.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 48.3 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

4,947 ft 4,442 ft

Total Climb

630 ft

Total Descent

789 ft

Highest Point

4,947 ft

~4 mi in

Elevation Range

505 ft

Notable High Points

4,947 ft at ~4 miles +286 ft prominence

4,658 ft at ~32 miles +92 ft prominence

4,671 ft at ~48 miles +114 ft prominence

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near 800 South.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.9 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (800 South): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 6 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (US 6): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

1 mi into trip | ~3m in | 800 South

At end of road, turn left onto 800 South

Navigation decision point

5

1.5 mi into trip | ~6m in | US 6 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

At end of road, turn left onto US 6 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

Navigation decision point

7

5.2 mi into trip | ~12m in | US 6

Take the ramp onto US 6 toward I 15 North, US 6 East: Salt Lake City

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 15 North, US 6 East: Salt Lake City

7

53.8 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in

Take the exit toward SR 151: 10600 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 293 Toward SR 151: 10600 South

6

53.8 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in

Keep slight left at fork toward SR 151 West: 10600 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward SR 151 West: 10600 South

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway	48.3 mi	50m
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway	2.4 mi	3m
Main Street	1.3 mi	2m
South Main Street	1 mi	3m
10600 South	0.9 mi	1m
South Jordan Parkway	0.5 mi	<1m
800 South	0.4 mi	1m
10400 South	0.3 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 48.3 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Genola, UT and South Jordan, UT.

1

Start on South Main Street

1.0 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

2

At end of road, turn left onto 800 South

0.4 mi · 1 min · 800 South

3

Turn right

0.2 mi · 49 sec

4

At end of road, turn left onto US 6

2.4 mi · 3 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

5

Continue on US 6

1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

6

Take the ramp onto US 6

0.3 mi · 37 sec · US 6

Toward I 15 North, US 6 East: Salt Lake City Use the left lane.

7

Merge onto I 15; US 6

48 mi · 50 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Take the exit

327 ft · 4 sec

Exit 293 Toward SR 151: 10600 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 16 sec

Toward SR 151 West: 10600 South

10

Turn slight left onto SR 151

0.9 mi · 1 min · 10600 South

Use the straight lane.

11

Continue on SR 151

0.2 mi · 23 sec · 10515 South

12

Continue on SR 151

0.5 mi · 49 sec · South Jordan Parkway

13

Continue on SR 151

0.2 mi · 51 sec · 10400 South

Use the straight lane.

14

Continue on SR 151

0.1 mi · 12 sec · 10400 South

15

Arrive at destination

SR 151

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 28 miles from Genola, UT, or about 36m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 55.9 miles or 1h 8m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 28 miles or 36m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Jordan, UT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Genola, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Genola, UT

This is one driving day of about 55.9 miles and 1h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Genola, UT.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 48.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 28 mi from Genola, UT · 36m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Provo, UT

28 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Riverton, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 55.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Provo, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28 miles from Genola, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in South Jordan, UT

The final approach into South Jordan, UT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around South Jordan, UT.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Timpanogos Cave National Monument

National Monument

The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour $12 near mile 36.7

Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.86 one way

$17.72 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.23	$9.31	$18.62
premium	$4.53	$9.97	$19.93
diesel	$5.64	$12.42	$24.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	16.8	$5.87	$2.68
Efficient EV	14	$4.89	$2.24
EV Truck/SUV	22.4	$7.83	$3.58

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Genola, UT

Afternoon in Genola on Sunday

Local time

4:19 PM

MDT

Current temp

66°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 20 mph 32% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 2:04PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 10:37AM MDT until April 12 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Destination

South Jordan, UT

Afternoon in South Jordan on Sunday

Local time

4:19 PM

MDT

Current temp

67°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 23 mph 53% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 2:04PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 10:37AM MDT until April 12 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 8m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Genola, UT to South Jordan, UT covers 55.9 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 28 miles from Genola, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.86 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.9 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (800 South): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 6 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (US 6): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Genola, UT to South Jordan, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.