How far is Bluffdale, UT from Sandy, UT?

The driving distance from Bluffdale, UT to Sandy, UT is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.45 mi
00h 15m
Flight
7.61 mi
12.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.61 mi
Kilometers
12.24 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.45 mi
Kilometers
16.82 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy
Sat, Apr 18, 2:03 PM MDT
Return by in Bluffdale
Sat, Apr 18, 2:18 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bluffdale
2026-04-18T13:48
Arrive Sandy
Sat, Apr 18, 2:03 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bluffdale
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Draper
UT

The most populous city in Utah County, Utah.

From Bluffdale
5.2 mi
00h 07m
To Sandy
5.2 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SSE
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bluffdale and Sandy.

  1. 1

    Start on 1700 West

    19 m · 5 sec · 1700 West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 14400 South

    57 m · 11 sec · 14400 South

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Camp Williams Road

    880 ft · 17 sec · Camp Williams Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Redwood Road

    2873 ft · 56 sec · Redwood Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward SR 154

    1782 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Bangerter Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bangerter Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I-15: Salt Lake City

    1.4 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 209: 9000 South

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 209: Snowbird, Alta, Sandy

    101 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 9000 South

    2373 ft · 55 sec · 9000 South

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Street

    1417 ft · 32 sec · State Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 8800 South

    1885 ft · 1 min · 8800 South

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8800 South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
134.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
5.14 mi · 49%
Bangerter Highway
1.87 mi · 18%
I-15
0.87 mi · 8%
Redwood Road
0.54 mi · 5%
9000 South
0.45 mi · 4%
SR 209
0.37 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

5.14 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
7.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Draper
00h 07m from Bluffdale
Leave By
8:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bluffdale and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Sandy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bluffdale to Sandy?

The road trip is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Draper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Bluffdale and 5.2 miles from Sandy.

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

The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.44 one way or $2.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bluffdale and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Sandy.

Stop Ideas Near Draper

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Draper, 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 Draper.

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

27 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

27 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

37 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

78 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bluffdale and Sandy. Straight-line distance: 7.61 mi (12.24 km).

Bluffdale

#1 Bluffdale

City in Salt Lake and Utah counties in Utah, United States

Population17,828
Coordinates40.4896700, -111.9388200
Altitude1352
CountryUnited States
Sandy

#2 Sandy

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population94,871
Coordinates40.5916100, -111.8841000
Altitude1361
CountryUnited States
Start: South 1690 West (-111.939057, 40.489717)
End: 8800 South (-111.8841, 40.591674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.37 gal
1.4 L · about $1.44
Round trip
$2.88
0.74 gal · 2.8 L
Estimated CO2
3.3 kg one way
Round trip: 6.6 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.44 $2.88
Mid-grade $4.23 $1.57 $3.13
Premium $4.55 $1.68 $3.37
Diesel $5.41 $2.00 $4.00

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bluffdale and Sandy. The current time is 13:48:23.

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.