Origin
South Jordan, UT
Morning in South Jordan on Thursday
Local time
9:58 AM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Jordan, UT to Orem, UT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
30m
Distance
26.9 mi
43 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 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Jordan, UT
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Orem, UT
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Trip Overview
The drive from South Jordan, UT to Orem, UT covers 26.9 miles and takes about 30m 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 $4.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 26.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m 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 30m drive with frequent turns across 26.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 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. 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 South Jordan, UT to Orem, UT is easy. At 30m 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 South Jordan, UT to Orem, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Jordan Parkway | — | — |
| 10515 South | — | — |
| 10600 South | — | — |
| I 15 South | — | — |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| SR 52 | — | — |
| SR 52 East | — | — |
| Canyon Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
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 Orem, 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
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward SR 52: 800 North
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
SR 52: 800 North
8
Keep slight left to continue on SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance
9
Continue on Canyon Parkway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Canyon Parkway
10
Turn right onto State Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
State Street
11
Turn uturn onto State Street
394 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Street
12
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.26 one way
$8.53 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.80 | $9.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 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 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
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
Orem, UT
Morning in Orem on Thursday
Local time
9:58 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
17 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
30m 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, UT to Orem, UT covers 26.9 miles and takes about 30m 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 13.4 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 $4.26 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 South Jordan, UT to Orem, UT is easy. At 30m 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 South Jordan, UT to Orem, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from South Jordan, UT to Orem, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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