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Trip from Milford, UT to South Jordan, UT

Drive Time

3h 48m

Distance

216.2 mi

348 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 35m ★
6 AM
3h 48m
8 AM
4h 14m
10 AM
3h 57m
12 PM
3h 55m
3 PM
3h 58m
5 PM
4h 12m
8 PM
3h 41m

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

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Downtown Milford, UT, UT

Milford, UT

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Downtown South Jordan, UT, UT

South Jordan, UT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Milford, UT to South Jordan, UT covers 216.2 miles and takes about 3h 48m 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, SR 21, South 100 East Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 181.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.26 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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

108.1 miles from Milford, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 48m drive with frequent turns across 216.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 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 181.2 miles.

Elevation Profile

High-altitude sections with notable climbs

6,418 ft 4,783 ft

Total Climb

1,454 ft

Total Descent

1,635 ft

Highest Point

6,418 ft

~46.3 mi in

Elevation Range

1,635 ft

Notable High Points

6,418 ft at ~46.3 miles +912 ft prominence

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 30.7 miles in near I 15 Bu; SR 160 / North Main Street.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 3h 48m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 30.7 miles (I 15 Bu; SR 160 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 32.8 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

4
30.7 mi into trip | ~38m in | I 15 Bu; SR 160 / North Main Street

Turn left onto I 15 Bu; SR 160 / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
32.4 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the ramp toward I 15 North: Salt Lake

Navigation decision point

Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake
5
32.8 mi into trip | ~42m in | I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
214 mi into trip | ~3h 44m 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
214.1 mi into trip | ~3h 44m 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 181.2 mi 3h 1m
SR 21 17.1 mi 21m
South 100 East Street 12.9 mi 15m
North Main Street 1.7 mi 3m
10600 South 0.9 mi 1m
South Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
South Jordan Parkway 0.5 mi <1m
10400 South 0.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 181.2 mi, about 3h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SR 21

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
2

Continue on SR 21

13 mi · 15 min · South 100 East Street
3

Turn straight onto SR 21

17 mi · 21 min · SR 21
4

Turn left onto I 15 Bu; SR 160

1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake
6

Merge onto I 15

181 mi · 3 hr 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

327 ft · 4 sec
Exit 293 Toward SR 151: 10600 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 16 sec
Toward SR 151 West: 10600 South
9

Turn slight left onto SR 151

0.9 mi · 1 min · 10600 South
Use the straight lane.
10

Continue on SR 151

0.2 mi · 23 sec · 10515 South
11

Continue on SR 151

0.5 mi · 49 sec · South Jordan Parkway
12

Continue on SR 151

0.2 mi · 51 sec · 10400 South
Use the straight lane.
13

Continue on SR 151

0.1 mi · 12 sec · 10400 South
14

Arrive at destination

SR 151

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 108.1 miles from Milford, UT, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 181.2 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 80 miles or 1h 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 108.1 miles or 1h 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 3h 7m

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 Milford, 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 Milford, UT

This is one driving day of about 216.2 miles and 3h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Milford, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 181.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 108.1 mi from Milford, UT · 1h 58m into the drive

Downtown Payson, UT, UT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Payson, UT

108 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

Nibley, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Payson, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 108.1 miles from Milford, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 181.2 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

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...

8 mi from route ~19 min detour $12 near mile 201.3
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

$34.26 one way

$68.52 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 76 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.23 $36.01 $72.03
premium $4.53 $38.55 $77.10
diesel $5.64 $48.03 $96.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 75.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 64.9 0 $22.70 $10.38
Efficient EV 54.1 0 $18.92 $8.65
EV Truck/SUV 86.5 1 $30.27 $13.84

Gas CO2

76 kg

EV CO2

25 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 days ago

Origin

Milford, UT

Afternoon in Milford on Sunday

Local time

4:21 PM

MDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

South Jordan, UT

Afternoon in South Jordan on Sunday

Local time

4:21 PM

MDT

Current temp

43°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

8 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

3h 48m 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 Milford, UT to South Jordan, UT covers 216.2 miles and takes about 3h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, SR 21, South 100 East Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 108.1 miles from Milford, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.26 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 48m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 30.7 miles (I 15 Bu; SR 160 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 32.8 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Milford, UT to South Jordan, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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