Origin
South Jordan Heights, UT
Morning in South Jordan Heights on Saturday
Local time
11:04 AM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Jordan Heights, UT to Orem, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
27.4 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
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
The drive from South Jordan Heights, UT to Orem, UT covers 27.4 miles and takes about 35m 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, Canyon Parkway, State Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 27.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 35m drive with frequent turns across 27.4 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.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 151 / Miners Mile.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 27.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
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 24.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 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
7
24.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward SR 52: 800 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 272
Toward SR 52: 800 North
9
24.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance
7
27.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 89 / State Street
Turn uturn onto US 89 / State Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from South Jordan Heights, UT to Orem, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Sundance along the way.
Sundance
24.7 mi in
|
~29m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 21.3 mi | 22m |
| Canyon Parkway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 1.2 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 |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 21.3 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Jordan Heights, UT and Orem, 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
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 272
Toward SR 52: 800 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on SR 52
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Canyon Parkway
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto US 89
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
State Street
Use the right lane.
18
Turn uturn onto US 89
395 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Street
19
Arrive at destination
US 89
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.34 one way
$8.68 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Orem, UT
Morning in Orem on Saturday
Local time
11:04 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m 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 Orem, UT covers 27.4 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Canyon Parkway, State Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.7 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 $4.34 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 is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 27.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
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 24.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from South Jordan Heights, UT to Orem, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Sundance along the way.
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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