How far is Aurora, UT from Sandy Hills, UT?

The driving distance from Aurora, UT to Sandy Hills, UT is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
137.39 mi
02h 15m
Flight
114.71 mi
184.6 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.71 mi
Kilometers
184.6 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.39 mi
Kilometers
221.11 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Hills
Wed, Apr 29, 3:32 PM MDT
Return by in Aurora
Wed, Apr 29, 5:47 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-04-29T13:17
Arrive Sandy Hills
Wed, Apr 29, 3:32 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:00 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aurora
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mona
UT

City in Juab County, Utah, United States

From Aurora
68.5 mi
01h 07m
To Sandy Hills
68.9 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
31°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 mph NE
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Sandy Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Sandy Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on 100 North

    9 m · 7 sec · 100 North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    24.4 mi · 29 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 400 North

    2643 ft · 1 min · 400 North

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

    2904 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    104.5 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 151: 10600 South

    100 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Monroe Street North, 10600 South East

    62 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on East 10600 South

    785 ft · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 10600 South

    1616 ft · 42 sec · 10600 South

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · State Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Sego Lily Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sego Lily Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 700 East

    2708 ft · 1 min · 700 East

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 9400 South

    3084 ft · 1 min · 9400 South

  15. 15

    Continue on 9400 South

    2260 ft · 50 sec · 9400 South

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 1300 East

    767 ft · 21 sec · 1300 East

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Silvercrest Drive

    157 m · 20 sec · Silvercrest Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Sandy Hills Drive

    148 m · 17 sec · Sandy Hills Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sandy Hills Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Sandy Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
104 mi · 76%
Main Street
2.7 mi · 2%
Sego Lily Drive
1.09 mi · 1%
9400 South
1.01 mi · 1%
State Street
0.76 mi · 1%
I 15 North
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

104 mi · 01h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
114.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mona
01h 07m from Aurora
Leave By
2:00 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Aurora and Sunny near Sandy Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Sandy Hills?

The road trip is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km) and usually takes 02h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.5 miles from Aurora and 68.9 miles from Sandy Hills.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.88 one way or $37.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Aurora and Sunny near Sandy Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Mona

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mona, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mona.

RAIL

Provo

48 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Helper

87 mi away
1 Depot Street
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

105 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

105 mi away
300 South 600 West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Sandy Hills. Straight-line distance: 114.71 mi (184.6 km).

Aurora

#1 Aurora

City in Sevier County, Utah, United States

Population1,061
Coordinates38.9221900, -111.9340900
Altitude1585
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sandy Hills

A census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population89,575
Coordinates40.5810600, -111.8507700
Altitude1452
CountryUnited States
Start: West 100 North (-111.934092, 38.922262)
End: Sandy Hills Drive (-111.850649, 40.581382)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.85 gal
18.35 L · about $18.88
Round trip
$37.76
9.7 gal · 36.7 L
Estimated CO2
43.1 kg one way
Round trip: 86.2 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $18.88 $37.76
Mid-grade $4.23 $20.52 $41.04
Premium $4.55 $22.06 $44.13
Diesel $5.41 $26.25 $52.50

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Utah · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Aurora and Sandy Hills. The current time is 13:17:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.