Updated October 15, 2026 by Parry Ward, REALTOR
Quick facts
- Part of
- Draper, Utah
- To downtown Salt Lake City
- 19.2 miles, straight line
- To the airport
- 21.8 miles, straight line
About South Mountain
South Mountain is a neighbourhood in Draper, Utah, in Salt Lake County. The straight-line distance to downtown Salt Lake City is 19.2 miles, and the straight-line distance to Salt Lake City International Airport is 21.8 miles.
Within 1 mile of South Mountain are three parks: Steep Mountain Park at 0.3 miles, South Mountain Park at 0.8 miles, and Wheadon Farm Park at 0.9 miles. Oak Hollow School, a public school serving grades K-5, is also within 1 mile.
Drive times from South Mountain
Drive by road from the centre of South Mountain, without traffic. Rush hour takes longer.
- Downtown SLC
- about 21 min · 21.6 mi
- SLC airport
- about 32 min · 27.2 mi
- Silicon Slopes (Lehi)
- about 7 min · 5.7 mi
- University of Utah
- about 30 min · 27.4 mi
- Snowbird (nearest ski resort)
- about 29 min · 18 mi
Schools near South Mountain
Public schools within 1 miles of the centre of South Mountain, 2024-25 school year.
Elementary
- Oak Hollow School · Grades K-5 · Canyons District · 1 mi
Source: NCES and Utah State Board of Education. School assignment can change; check with the district.
Places near South Mountain
Within 1 miles of the centre of South Mountain, nearest first. Names and places change; check before you go.
Parks
- Steep Mountain Park · 351, Draper, UT 84020 · 0.3 mi
- South Mountain Park · Draper, Utah · 0.8 mi
- Wheadon Farm Park · Draper, Utah · 0.9 mi
Fitness
- Draper Recreation Center · 657 Vestry Road, Draper, UT 84020 · 0.7 mi
Questions people ask
How far is South Mountain from downtown Salt Lake City?
The straight-line distance from South Mountain to downtown Salt Lake City is 19.2 miles.
How far is South Mountain from Salt Lake City International Airport?
The straight-line distance from South Mountain to Salt Lake City International Airport is 21.8 miles.
What parks are near South Mountain?
Steep Mountain Park is 0.3 miles away, South Mountain Park is 0.8 miles away, and Wheadon Farm Park is 0.9 miles away.
