How far is Ballard, UT from Sandy, UT?
The driving distance from Ballard, UT to Sandy, UT is about 151 miles (243 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Wasatch County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ballard and Sandy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ballard and Sandy.
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Start on the route
792 ft · 58 sec
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Continue on 700 South
1495 ft · 1 min · 700 South
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Continue on 3500 East
1.2 km · 3 min · 3500 East
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Turn left onto 200 North
2.8 mi · 3 min · 200 North
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Continue on North 200 East
972 ft · 15 sec · North 200 East
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Continue on South Main Street
1993 ft · 28 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
27.3 mi · 31 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on 46220 West
85 mi · 1 hr 39 min · 46220 West
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
16.9 mi · 18 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215 South
1540 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on I 215
2121 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
1864 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Route
7.4 mi · 8 min · Belt Route
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Take the exit slight right toward Union Park Avenue
1418 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Union Park Avenue
90 m · 14 sec · Union Park Avenue
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Turn left onto 6600 South
918 ft · 27 sec · 6600 South
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Turn left onto 900 East
1.5 mi · 3 min · 900 East
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Continue on 700 East
1.1 mi · 2 min · 700 East
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Turn slight right onto East 8610 South
635 ft · 17 sec · East 8610 South
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Turn slight right onto 8680 South
2330 ft · 1 min · 8680 South
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Turn left onto 280 East
771 ft · 25 sec · 280 East
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Turn right onto 8800 South
547 ft · 19 sec · 8800 South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 8800 South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ballard and Sandy.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
46220 West
Continue on 46220 West
85 mi · 01h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ballard and Chance Rain Showers near Sandy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ballard to Sandy?
The road trip is about 151 miles (243 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Wallsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.4 miles from Ballard and 76.6 miles from Sandy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.8 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 12:48 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.75 one way or $41.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ballard and Chance Rain Showers near Sandy.
Stop Ideas Near Wallsburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wallsburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ballard and Sandy. Straight-line distance: 104.17 mi (167.65 km).
#1 Ballard
Town in Uintah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 1,105 |
| Coordinates | 40.2894000, -109.9432000 |
| Altitude | 1539 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sandy
A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 94,871 |
| Coordinates | 40.5916100, -111.8841000 |
| Altitude | 1361 |
| Country | United States |
End: 8800 South (-111.8841, 40.591674)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $20.75 | $41.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $22.55 | $45.10 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $24.25 | $48.49 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $28.85 | $57.69 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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