Trip from South Jordan, UT to Milford, UT

Drive Time

3h 47m

Distance

216 mi

348 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

Trip Overview

The drive from South Jordan, UT to Milford, UT covers 216 miles and takes about 3h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Jordan Parkway, 10515 South, 10600 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.23 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 miles from South Jordan, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 47m drive with frequent turns across 216 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Jordan 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 3h 47m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from South Jordan, UT to Milford, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Jordan Parkway Unavailable Refreshing
10515 South Unavailable Refreshing
10600 South Unavailable Refreshing
I 15 South Unavailable Refreshing
Veterans Memorial Highway Unavailable Refreshing
SR 160 Unavailable Refreshing
North Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
West Center Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: South Jordan Parkway — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 10400 South

0.1 mi · 14 sec · 10400 South
2

Continue on South Jordan Parkway

0.5 mi · 47 sec · South Jordan Parkway
3

Continue on 10515 South

0.2 mi · 23 sec · 10515 South
4

Continue on 10600 South

0.8 mi · 1 min · 10600 South
5

Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 South: Las Vegas

0.3 mi · 44 sec · I 15 South: Las Vegas
6

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

181 mi · 3 hr 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
7

Take the exit slight right toward SR 160: Beaver

0.3 mi · 44 sec · SR 160: Beaver
8

Turn left onto North Main Street

1.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
9

Turn right onto West Center Street

30 mi · 36 min · West Center Street
10

Continue on Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street
11

Arrive at your destination

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 miles from South Jordan, UT, or about 1h 53m into the drive.

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 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 108 miles or 1h 53m 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 6m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Milford, UT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving South Jordan, 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 South Jordan, UT

This is one driving day of about 216 miles and 3h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from South Jordan, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 108 mi from South Jordan, UT · 1h 53m into the drive

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

Payson, 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 miles from South Jordan, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Milford, UT

The final approach into Milford, 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 Milford, UT.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.23 one way

$68.46 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 76 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.23 $35.98 $71.96
premium $4.53 $38.51 $77.03
diesel $5.64 $47.99 $95.98

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 64.8 0 $22.68 $10.37
Efficient EV 54 0 $18.90 $8.64
EV Truck/SUV 86.4 1 $30.24 $13.82

Gas CO2

76 kg

EV CO2

25 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

South Jordan, UT

Afternoon in South Jordan on Saturday

Local time

2:30 PM

MDT

Current temp

43°F

Forecast unavailable right now

MDT Live forecast

Destination

Milford, UT

Afternoon in Milford on Saturday

Local time

2:30 PM

MDT

Current temp

35°F

Forecast unavailable right now

MDT Live forecast

Along the Route

39°F

Payson, UT

108 mi in

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 47m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from South Jordan, UT to Milford, UT covers 216 miles and takes about 3h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Jordan Parkway, 10515 South, 10600 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 108 miles from South Jordan, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.23 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 47m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from South Jordan, UT to Milford, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from South Jordan, UT to Milford, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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