Origin
Hooper, UT
Afternoon in Hooper on Monday
Local time
1:42 PM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hooper, UT to South Jordan, UT
Drive Time
54m
Distance
51.7 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
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6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hooper, UT
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South Jordan, UT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hooper, UT to South Jordan, UT covers 51.7 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 5900 West, 5000 West, 1800 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.19 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
25.8 miles from Hooper, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 54m drive with frequent turns across 51.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
5900 West 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 Hooper, UT to South Jordan, UT is easy. At 54m 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 Hooper, UT to South Jordan, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 5900 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 5000 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 1800 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 4500 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Davis Corridor | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 15 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 151 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
5900 West
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hooper, UT and South Jordan, UT.
1
Start on 5500 South
95 ft
·
7 sec
·
5500 South
2
Turn left onto 5900 West
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
5900 West
3
Continue on 5000 West
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
5000 West
4
Turn straight onto 1800 North
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
1800 North
5
Turn right onto 4500 West
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
4500 West
6
Turn left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
7
Turn right onto West Davis Corridor
16 mi
·
18 min
·
West Davis Corridor
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 15 South: Salt Lake City
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 15 South: Salt Lake City
9
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
7.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
11
Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward SR 151 West: 10600 South
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
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SR 151 West: 10600 South
13
Keep slight right to continue on South Jordan
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Jordan
14
Turn straight onto 10600 South
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
10600 South
15
Continue on 10515 South
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
10515 South
16
Continue on South Jordan Parkway
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Jordan Parkway
17
Continue on 10400 South
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
10400 South
18
Continue on 10400 South
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
10400 South
19
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 25.8 miles from Hooper, UT, or about 27m 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 51.7 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 25.8 miles or 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 46m
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 Hooper, 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 Hooper, UT
This is one driving day of about 51.7 miles and 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hooper, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.8 mi from Hooper, UT · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 51.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.8 miles from Hooper, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.19 one way
$16.39 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
| premium | $4.53 | $9.22 | $18.44 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.49 | $22.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.24 | $3.31 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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 Monday
Local time
1:42 PM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
44°F
Centerville, UT
26 mi in
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
54m 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 Hooper, UT to South Jordan, UT covers 51.7 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 5900 West, 5000 West, 1800 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.8 miles from Hooper, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.19 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 Hooper, UT to South Jordan, UT is easy. At 54m 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 Hooper, UT to South Jordan, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hooper, UT to South Jordan, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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