Origin
South Jordan Heights, UT
Late night in South Jordan Heights on Saturday
Local time
5:43 AM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
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Live forecast
Trip from South Jordan Heights, UT to Provo, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
32.8 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
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
Planning a quick trip from South Jordan Heights, UT, to Provo, UT? This 32.8-mile drive typically takes around 40 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate Veterans Memorial Highway and West Center Street, with a short section on 10600 South. This route stays within the Mountain West region, crossing from one part of Utah to another. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, it's an economical journey. This drive is characterized by frequent turns rather than long stretches of highway, so be prepared for a more engaged driving experience. It's a straightforward option if you're looking for a short, convenient hop between these two Utah communities.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 32.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive offers a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll encounter numerous intersections and changes in direction. Only about half of the journey, specifically 2 out of 5 segments, is on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 27.5 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway. As you progress, expect the road to shift from highway segments to more local streets, requiring constant attention to navigation and traffic signals. This isn't a route for setting cruise control and zoning out; it demands active participation behind the wheel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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 27.5 miles.
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 0.1 miles in near SR 151 / Miners Mile.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 32.8 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 0.1 miles (SR 151 / Miners Mile): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 151 / South Jordan Parkway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 151 / Miners Mile
At end of road, turn right onto SR 151 / Miners Mile
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 151 / South Jordan Parkway
Turn sharp left onto SR 151 / South Jordan Parkway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m 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.
8
30.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward SR 114: Provo, Center Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 265
Toward SR 114: Provo, Center Street
6
31.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
US 89 / North 500 West
Turn left onto US 89 / North 500 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 27.5 mi | 29m |
| West Center Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 10600 South | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 10400 South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Jordan Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 100 North | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Miners Mile | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 10515 South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 27.5 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Jordan Heights, UT and Provo, UT.
1
Start on Temple View Drive
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Temple View Drive
2
At end of road, turn right onto SR 151
164 ft
·
10 sec
·
Miners Mile
3
Turn sharp left onto SR 151
265 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Jordan Parkway
4
Continue on SR 151
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
10400 South
5
Continue on SR 151
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Miners Mile
6
Continue on SR 151
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
10400 South
Use the left lane.
7
Turn straight onto SR 151
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Jordan Parkway
8
Continue on SR 151
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
10400 South
9
Continue on SR 151
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Jordan Parkway
10
Continue on SR 151
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
10515 South
11
Continue on SR 151
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
10600 South
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
13
Merge onto I 15
27 mi
·
29 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 265
Toward SR 114: Provo, Center Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on West Center Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Center Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto US 89
518 ft
·
14 sec
·
North 500 West
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto 100 North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
100 North
18
Turn right onto North 100 East
479 ft
·
20 sec
·
North 100 East
19
Turn right onto Center Street
466 ft
·
28 sec
·
Center Street
20
Arrive at destination
Center Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.20 one way
$10.40 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Provo, UT
Late night in Provo on Saturday
Local time
5:43 AM
MDT
Current temp
65°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
22 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
40m 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 South Jordan Heights, UT to Provo, UT covers 32.8 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, West Center Street, 10600 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.4 miles from South Jordan Heights, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.20 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 32.8 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 0.1 miles (SR 151 / Miners Mile): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 151 / South Jordan Parkway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from South Jordan Heights, UT to Provo, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Timpanogos Cave National Monument.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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