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Trip from South Jordan, UT to Monroe, UT

Drive Time

2h 55m

Distance

161.8 mi

260 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 44m ★
6 AM
2h 55m
8 AM
3h 18m
10 AM
3h 3m
12 PM
3h 1m
3 PM
3h 4m
5 PM
3h 16m
8 PM
2h 49m

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, UT to Monroe, UT covers 161.8 miles and takes about 2h 55m 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, State Street, I 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 104.5 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.64 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

80.9 miles from South Jordan, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 55m drive with frequent turns across 161.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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 104.5 miles.

Elevation Profile

High-altitude sections with notable climbs

5,395 ft 4,442 ft

Total Climb

1,125 ft

Total Descent

180 ft

Highest Point

5,395 ft

~150.2 mi in

Elevation Range

952 ft

Notable High Points

4,646 ft at ~23.1 miles +142 ft prominence
5,027 ft at ~57.8 miles +31 ft prominence
5,395 ft at ~150.2 miles +8 ft prominence

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. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 2h 55m drive. You will face about 14 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 106.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 107.6 miles (US 50 / State Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

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.
5
106.5 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in

Take the exit toward US 50 East: Scipio

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 188 Toward US 50 East: Scipio
6
107.6 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in | US 50 / State Street

Turn right onto US 50 / State Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
138.8 mi into trip | ~2h 29m in

Take the exit toward I 70 West: Richfield

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 70 West: Richfield
5
155.7 mi into trip | ~2h 45m in

Take the exit toward Elsinore, Monroe

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

Toward Elsinore, Monroe

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 104.5 mi 1h 44m
State Street 24.4 mi 29m
I 70 16.5 mi 15m
Main Street 4.2 mi 6m
SR 118 3.7 mi 5m
SR 24 2.4 mi 2m
West Main Street 1.3 mi 2m
10600 South 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 104.5 mi, about 1h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

105 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 29 sec
Exit 188 Toward US 50 East: Scipio
8

Turn left onto US 50

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 50
9

Turn right onto US 50

24 mi · 29 min · State Street
Use the right lane.
10

Turn right onto SR 260

4.2 mi · 6 min · Main Street
11

At end of road, turn right onto SR 24

2.4 mi · 2 min · SR 24
12

Turn right onto SR 259

0.3 mi · 30 sec · SR 259
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Toward I 70 West: Richfield
14

Merge onto I 70; US 89

16 mi · 15 min · I 70; US 89
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward Elsinore, Monroe
16

Turn left onto SR 258

309 ft · 5 sec · Elsinore Road
17

Continue on SR 258

1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
18

Turn right onto West 3000 North

0.5 mi · 1 min · West 3000 North
19

Turn right onto SR 118

3.7 mi · 5 min · SR 118
20

Turn left onto East 100 South

169 ft · 7 sec · East 100 South
21

Arrive at destination

East 100 South

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 80.9 miles from South Jordan, UT, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.5 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 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 80.9 miles or 1h 22m 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 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Monroe, 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 161.8 miles and 2h 55m.

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 Veterans Memorial Highway for about 104.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 80.9 mi from South Jordan, UT · 1h 22m into the drive

Downtown Payson, UT, UT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Payson, UT

81 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 80.9 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 Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.5 miles.

Arriving in Monroe, UT

The final approach into Monroe, 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 Monroe, UT.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Timpanogos Cave National Monument

Timpanogos Cave National Monument

National Monument

The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour $12 near mile 16.7
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.64 one way

$51.28 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.23 $26.95 $53.90
premium $4.53 $28.85 $57.70
diesel $5.64 $35.95 $71.89

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 56.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 48.5 0 $16.99 $7.77
Efficient EV 40.5 0 $14.16 $6.47
EV Truck/SUV 64.7 0 $22.65 $10.36

Gas CO2

57 kg

EV CO2

19 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 hours ago

Origin

South Jordan, UT

Afternoon in South Jordan on Sunday

Local time

1:56 PM

MDT

Current temp

68°F

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

S 23 mph 60% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 11 at 9:51PM MDT until April 12 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 11 at 9:51PM MDT until April 12 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Destination

Monroe, UT

Afternoon in Monroe on Sunday

Local time

1:56 PM

MDT

Current temp

65°F

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

SSW 13 to 32 mph 23% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 11 at 9:51PM MDT until April 12 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 11 at 9:51PM MDT until April 12 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

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

3 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 55m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Monroe, UT covers 161.8 miles and takes about 2h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, State Street, I 70. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 80.9 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 $25.64 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 is a straightforward 2h 55m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 106.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 107.6 miles (US 50 / State Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from South Jordan, UT to Monroe, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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