How far is Cedar City, UT from Sandy, UT?
The driving distance from Cedar City, UT to Sandy, UT is about 239.7 miles (385.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211 miles (339.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Millard County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar City and Sandy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar City and Sandy.
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Start on Main Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 15 North
1565 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
232.7 mi · 3 hr 50 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 209: 9000 South
1639 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 209: Snowbird, Alta, Sandy
101 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto 9000 South
2373 ft · 55 sec · 9000 South
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Turn left onto State Street
1417 ft · 32 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto 8800 South
1885 ft · 1 min · 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 Cedar City and Sandy.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
233 mi · 03h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Cedar City 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 Cedar City to Sandy?
The road trip is about 239.7 miles (385.8 km) and usually takes 03h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Holden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.2 miles from Cedar City and 120.5 miles from Sandy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211 miles (339.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.93 one way or $65.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cedar City and Chance Rain Showers near Sandy.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar City and Sandy. Straight-line distance: 211.01 mi (339.58 km).
#1 Cedar City
City in Iron County, Utah, United States
| Population | 34,764 |
| Coordinates | 37.6774800, -113.0618900 |
| Altitude | 1782 |
| 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: 386 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $32.93 | $65.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $35.79 | $71.59 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $38.48 | $76.97 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $45.79 | $91.57 |
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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