Trip from South Jordan, UT to Huntington, UT

Drive Time

2h 36m

Distance

126.4 mi

203 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 26m ★
6 AM
2h 37m
8 AM
2h 57m
10 AM
2h 44m
12 PM
2h 42m
3 PM
2h 45m
5 PM
2h 56m
8 PM
2h 30m

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

Downtown South Jordan, UT, UT

South Jordan, UT

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Downtown Huntington, UT, UT

Huntington, UT

Robert So

Trip Overview

The drive from South Jordan, UT to Huntington, UT covers 126.4 miles and takes about 2h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, Veterans Memorial Highway, South Carbon Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 63 miles on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.03 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

63.2 miles from South Jordan, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 36m drive with frequent turns across 126.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 63 miles.

Elevation Profile

High-altitude sections with notable climbs

7,335 ft 4,436 ft

Total Climb

3,498 ft

Total Descent

2,148 ft

Highest Point

7,335 ft

~73.7 mi in

Elevation Range

2,899 ft

Notable High Points

4,641 ft at ~10.5 miles +89 ft prominence
4,566 ft at ~26.3 miles +54 ft prominence
7,335 ft at ~73.7 miles +76 ft prominence
5,934 ft at ~121.2 miles +97 ft prominence

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 126.4 miles you will encounter 7 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 1.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 37 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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1.6 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 15 South: Las Vegas

Navigation decision point

Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
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 none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
37 mi into trip | ~41m in

Take the exit toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 257B-A Toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main St...
8
37.4 mi into trip | ~42m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 6 East: Price

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Exit 257B Toward US 6 East: Price
5
37.6 mi into trip | ~42m in

Merge toward US 6 East: Price

Merge point - match speed before joining

Toward US 6 East: Price

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from South Jordan, UT to Huntington, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Price along the way.

Price

37 mi in | ~41m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway 63 mi 1h 15m
Veterans Memorial Highway 35.1 mi 37m
South Carbon Avenue 20.8 mi 30m
US 6 3.7 mi 5m
10600 South 0.8 mi 1m
State Street 0.7 mi <1m
South Jordan Parkway 0.5 mi <1m
10515 South 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway — 63 mi, about 1h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Jordan, UT and Huntington, 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
Use the none lane.
3

Continue on SR 151

0.2 mi · 23 sec · 10515 South
Use the none lane.
4

Continue on SR 151

0.8 mi · 1 min · 10600 South
Use the none lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
6

Merge onto I 15

35 mi · 37 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 257B-A Toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 257B Toward US 6 East: Price Use the straight lane.
9

Merge

0.2 mi · 15 sec
Toward US 6 East: Price
10

Continue on US 6

3.7 mi · 5 min · US 6
Use the left / none lanes.
11

Continue on US 6

33 mi · 39 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Use the none lane.
12

Continue on US 6

0.7 mi · 57 sec · State Street
13

Continue on US 6

30 mi · 36 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Use the none lane.
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
15

Turn right onto SR 10

21 mi · 30 min · South Carbon Avenue
16

Arrive at destination

SR 10

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63.2 miles from South Jordan, UT, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63 miles.

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 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 63.2 miles or 1h 13m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Huntington, 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 126.4 miles and 2h 36m.

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.
The longest stretch is on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway for about 63 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 63.2 mi from South Jordan, UT · 1h 13m into the drive

Downtown Payson, UT, UT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Payson, UT

63 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 63.2 miles from South Jordan, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63 miles.

Arriving in Huntington, UT

The final approach into Huntington, 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 Huntington, 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

$20.03 one way

$40.06 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 44 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.23 $21.06 $42.11
premium $4.53 $22.54 $45.08
diesel $5.64 $28.08 $56.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 44.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 37.9 0 $13.27 $6.07
Efficient EV 31.6 0 $11.06 $5.06
EV Truck/SUV 50.6 0 $17.70 $8.09

Gas CO2

44 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

South Jordan, UT

Evening in South Jordan on Sunday

Local time

5:50 PM

MDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Huntington, UT

Evening in Huntington on Sunday

Local time

5:50 PM

MDT

Current temp

37°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

6 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

2h 36m 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 Huntington, UT covers 126.4 miles and takes about 2h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, Veterans Memorial Highway, South Carbon Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.2 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 $20.03 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 126.4 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 37 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from South Jordan, UT to Huntington, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Price along the way.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs. The route ranges from 4,436 ft to 7,335 ft elevation with about 3,498 ft of total climbing. There are 4 notable high points along the way.

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