Origin
South Jordan, UT
Afternoon in South Jordan on Saturday
Local time
1:40 PM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Jordan, UT to Alpine, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
18.5 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
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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Alpine, UT
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Trip Overview
South Jordan, UT to Alpine, UT is 18.5 miles and takes about 25m via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Mountain West region, connecting two points in Utah. Given its brevity and local road profile, this trip is best suited for a quick errand or a short scenic excursion rather than an extended journey. You'll find it to be a straightforward connection, ideal for those looking for a simple point-to-point drive without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 8.9 mi | 9m |
| Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| North Alpine Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 10600 South | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Jordan Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Timpanogos Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 10515 South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 8.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Jordan, UT and Alpine, UT.
1
Start on SR 151
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
10400 South
2
Continue on SR 151
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Jordan Parkway
3
Continue on SR 151
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
10515 South
4
Continue on SR 151
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
10600 South
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
6
Merge onto I 15
8.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 284
Toward SR 92: Timpanogos Highway
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto SR 92
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Timpanogos Highway
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on SR 92
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane
Toward SR 92: Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane
10
Turn left onto SR 74
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Alpine Highway
11
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
145 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Main Street
12
Continue on South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
South Main Street
13
Turn left onto West Center Street
41 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Center Street
14
Arrive at destination
West Center Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 18.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m 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
10.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward SR 92: Timpanogos Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 284
Toward SR 92: Timpanogos Highway
4
11.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
SR 92 / Timpanogos Highway
Turn left onto SR 92 / Timpanogos Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
18.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
South Main Street
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
18.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
West Center Street
Turn left onto West Center Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.93 one way
$5.86 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $3.07 | $6.15 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.30 | $6.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Alpine, UT
Afternoon in Alpine on Saturday
Local time
1:40 PM
MDT
Current temp
72°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
25 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
25m 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?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with a highway share of only 2%. Expect a dynamic driving experience rather than a consistent highway cruise. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.9 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a brief period of steady travel before more frequent turns. The route progresses through a mix of local roads, demanding your attention as you navigate through various intersections and local traffic.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.9 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles (SR 92 / Timpanogos Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 18.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.9 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles (SR 92 / Timpanogos Highway): 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 Alpine, 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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