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Trip from South Jordan Heights, UT to Draper, UT

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

12m

Distance

6.7 mi

11 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 11m ★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 12m

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

Downtown South Jordan Heights, UT, UT

South Jordan Heights, UT

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Draper, UT

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Trip Overview

The drive from South Jordan Heights, UT to Draper, UT covers 6.7 miles and takes about 12m 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, 12300 South, 10600 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.06 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 1.7 mi 1m
12300 South 1.3 mi 2m
10600 South 0.8 mi 1m
10400 South 0.7 mi 1m
South Jordan Parkway 0.7 mi 1m
Miners Mile 0.3 mi <1m
10515 South 0.2 mi <1m
970 East 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 1.7 mi, about 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Jordan Heights, UT and Draper, 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

1.7 mi · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 291 Toward SR 71: 12300 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Toward SR 71: 12300 South, Draper Use the left lane.
16

Turn straight onto US 89; SR 71

1.3 mi · 2 min · 12300 South
Use the straight lane.
17

Continue on Draper Parkway

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Draper Parkway
18

Turn slight right onto 970 East

0.1 mi · 30 sec · 970 East
19

Turn right onto Pioneer Road

17 ft · 5 sec · Pioneer Road
20

Turn left

141 ft · 10 sec
21

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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.
7
4.8 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward SR 71: 12300 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 291 Toward SR 71: 12300 South
9
5 mi into trip | ~8m in

Keep slight left at fork toward SR 71: 12300 South, Draper

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward SR 71: 12300 South, Draper

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.06 one way

$2.12 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 2 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $1.11 $2.23
premium $4.53 $1.20 $2.39
diesel $5.61 $1.48 $2.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2 0 $0.70 $0.32
Efficient EV 1.7 0 $0.59 $0.27
EV Truck/SUV 2.7 0 $0.94 $0.43

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

South Jordan Heights, UT

Morning in South Jordan Heights on Saturday

Local time

11:29 AM

MDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Draper, UT

Morning in Draper on Saturday

Local time

11:29 AM

MDT

Current temp

49°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

6 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

12m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

6.7 mi in 12m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 1.7 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

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 6/10

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 6.7 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.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 6.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 1.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Draper, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

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.

Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Draper, UT before heading back.

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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