Origin
Orem, UT
Morning in Orem on Saturday
Local time
7:04 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orem, UT to South Jordan Heights, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
27.1 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orem, UT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Orem, UT to South Jordan Heights, UT covers 27.1 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Canyon Parkway, I 15 North, Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 27.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 33m drive with frequent turns across 27.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Canyon Parkway 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Orem, UT to South Jordan Heights, UT is easy. At 33m 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 Orem, UT to South Jordan Heights, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Canyon Parkway | — | — |
| I 15 North | — | — |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| SR 151 | — | — |
| SR 151 West | — | — |
| 10600 South | — | — |
| 10515 South | — | — |
| South Jordan Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Canyon Parkway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orem, UT and South Jordan Heights, UT.
1
Start on State Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
State Street
2
Turn left onto Canyon Parkway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Canyon Parkway
3
Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 15 North: Salt Lake City
4
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
5
Take the exit slight right toward SR 151: 10600 South
328 ft
·
4 sec
·
SR 151: 10600 South
6
Keep slight left to continue on SR 151 West: 10600 South
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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SR 151 West: 10600 South
7
Turn slight left onto 10600 South
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
10600 South
8
Continue on 10515 South
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
10515 South
9
Continue on South Jordan Parkway
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Jordan Parkway
10
Continue on 10400 South
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
10400 South
11
Continue on South Jordan Parkway
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Jordan Parkway
12
Continue on 10400 South
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
10400 South
13
Continue on Miners Mile
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Miners Mile
14
Continue on 10400 South
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
10400 South
15
Turn right onto Temple View Drive
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Temple View Drive
16
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.29 one way
$8.59 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.83 | $9.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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 Heights, UT
Morning in South Jordan Heights on Saturday
Local time
7:04 AM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
33m 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 Orem, UT to South Jordan Heights, UT covers 27.1 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Canyon Parkway, I 15 North, Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.6 miles from Orem, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.29 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 Orem, UT to South Jordan Heights, UT is easy. At 33m 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 Orem, UT to South Jordan Heights, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Orem, UT to South Jordan Heights, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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