Origin
Helper, UT
Afternoon in Helper on Wednesday
Local time
4:38 PM
MDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Helper, UT to South Jordan, UT
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
97.9 mi
158 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 48m
★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Helper, UT
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South Jordan, UT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Helper, UT to South Jordan, UT covers 97.9 miles and takes about 1h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 6, Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, State Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.51 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
49 miles from Helper, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 56m drive with frequent turns across 97.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 6 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Helper, UT to South Jordan, UT is easy. At 1h 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Helper, UT to South Jordan, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 6 | — | — |
| Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | — | — |
| State Street | — | — |
| US-6 | — | — |
| I 15 North | — | — |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| SR 151 | — | — |
| SR 151 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 6
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Helper, UT and South Jordan, UT.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
2
Take the ramp right toward US 6, US 191
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 6, US 191
3
Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
21 mi
·
26 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
4
Continue on State Street
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
State Street
5
Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
33 mi
·
39 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
6
Continue on East US-6
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East US-6
7
Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 15 North: Salt Lake City
9
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
36 mi
·
38 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward SR 151: 10600 South
328 ft
·
4 sec
·
SR 151: 10600 South
11
Keep slight left to continue on SR 151 West: 10600 South
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
SR 151 West: 10600 South
12
Turn slight left onto 10600 South
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
10600 South
13
Continue on 10515 South
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
10515 South
14
Continue on South Jordan Parkway
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Jordan Parkway
15
Continue on 10400 South
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
10400 South
16
Continue on 10400 South
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
10400 South
17
Arrive at your destination
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 49 miles from Helper, UT, or about 58m into the drive.
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 22 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Jordan, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Helper, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Helper, UT
This is one driving day of about 97.9 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Helper, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49 mi from Helper, UT · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49 miles from Helper, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.51 one way
$31.03 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $16.26 | $32.52 |
| premium | $4.53 | $17.46 | $34.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.62 | $43.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.4 | 0 | $10.28 | $4.70 |
| Efficient EV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.57 | $3.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.2 | 0 | $13.71 | $6.27 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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.
Destination
South Jordan, UT
Afternoon in South Jordan on Wednesday
Local time
4:38 PM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 56m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Helper, UT to South Jordan, UT covers 97.9 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 6, Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, State Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49 miles from Helper, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.51 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.
The drive from Helper, UT to South Jordan, UT is easy. At 1h 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Helper, UT to South Jordan, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Helper, UT to South Jordan, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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