The drive from Wellington, UT to South Jordan, UT covers 111.5 miles and takes about 2h 12m 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, East US-6 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 68.4 miles on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.67 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.
Midpoint
55.8 miles from Wellington, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 8m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 12m. Total distance: 111.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 12m drive with frequent turns across 111.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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 68.4 miles.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
7,248 ft4,442 ft
Total Climb
2,097 ft
Total Descent
3,068 ft
Highest Point
7,248 ft
~31.9 mi in
Elevation Range
2,806 ft
Notable High Points
7,248 ft at ~31.9 miles+279 ft prominence
4,663 ft at ~87.6 miles+98 ft prominence
4,668 ft at ~103.6 miles+104 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 73.6 miles in.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 12m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 73.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 73.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 109.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
73.6 mi into trip|~1h 29m in
Take the exit toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
5
73.9 mi into trip|~1h 30m 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
109.4 mi into trip|~2h 8m in
Take the exit toward SR 151: 10600 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 293
Toward SR 151: 10600 South
6
109.4 mi into trip|~2h 8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 151 West: 10600 South
The midpoint is around 55.8 miles from Wellington, 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 68.4 miles.
Arriving in South Jordan, UT
The final approach into South Jordan, 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 South Jordan, UT.
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
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
~17 min detour
$12
near mile 92.3
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.67 one way
$35.34 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$18.52
$37.04
premium
$4.53
$19.89
$39.78
diesel
$5.61
$24.62
$49.24
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.4
0
$11.71
$5.35
Efficient EV
27.9
0
$9.76
$4.46
EV Truck/SUV
44.6
0
$15.61
$7.14
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Wellington, UT
Morning
in Wellington on Saturday
Local time
8:47 AM
MDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
South Jordan, UT
Morning
in South Jordan on Saturday
Local time
8:47 AM
MDT
Current temp
47°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
20 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 12m 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 Wellington, UT to South Jordan, UT covers 111.5 miles and takes about 2h 12m 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, East US-6. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.8 miles from Wellington, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.67 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.
This is a straightforward 2h 12m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 73.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 73.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 109.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Wellington, UT to South Jordan, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs. The route ranges from 4,442 ft to 7,248 ft elevation with about 2,097 ft of total climbing. There are 3 notable high points along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Timpanogos Cave National Monument.
