How far is Canyon Rim, UT from Sandy Hills, UT?
The driving distance from Canyon Rim, UT to Sandy Hills, UT is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canyon Rim and Sandy Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canyon Rim and Sandy Hills.
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Start on the route
88 m · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fisher Lane
627 ft · 35 sec · Fisher Lane
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Turn left onto 2300 East
2674 ft · 1 min · 2300 East
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Turn left onto 3300 South
1.5 mi · 3 min · 3300 South
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 215 South
1978 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Route
6.8 mi · 7 min · Belt Route
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Take the exit slight right toward Union Park Avenue
1418 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Union Park Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Union Park Avenue
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Continue on 1300 East
1.7 mi · 3 min · 1300 East
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Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive
553 ft · 21 sec · Silvercrest Drive
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Turn right onto Sandy Hills Drive
148 m · 17 sec · Sandy Hills Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sandy Hills Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Canyon Rim and Sandy Hills.
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.
Belt Route
Merge slight left onto Belt Route
6.75 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Canyon Rim 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 Canyon Rim to Sandy Hills?
The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Cottonwood Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Canyon Rim and 6 miles from Sandy Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.02 one way or $4.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Canyon Rim and Sunny near Sandy Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Cottonwood Heights
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 Cottonwood Heights.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canyon Rim and Sandy Hills. Straight-line distance: 8.8 mi (14.17 km).
#1 Canyon Rim
Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
| Population | 10,062 |
| Coordinates | 40.7066100, -111.8218800 |
| Altitude | 1407 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sandy Hills
A census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 89,575 |
| Coordinates | 40.5810600, -111.8507700 |
| Altitude | 1452 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sandy Hills Drive (-111.850649, 40.581382)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $4.50 | $2.02 | $4.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.79 | $2.15 | $4.31 |
| Premium | $5.03 | $2.26 | $4.53 |
| Diesel | $6.42 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
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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