How far is Clinton, UT from Sandy, UT?

The driving distance from Clinton, UT to Sandy, UT is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.6 mi
00h 25m
Flight
14.4 mi
23.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.4 mi
Kilometers
23.18 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.6 mi
Kilometers
29.93 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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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 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy
Sun, Nov 8, 6:52 AM MST
Return by in Clinton
Sun, Nov 8, 7:17 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-11-08T06:27
Arrive Sandy
Sun, Nov 8, 6:52 AM MST
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM MST

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

Leave by
7:40 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
10:00 PM MST
Flexible departure

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
Bluffdale
UT

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

From Clinton
9.3 mi
00h 12m
To Sandy
9.3 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM MST
Wind
2 to 6 mph SSE
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM MST
Wind
2 to 6 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mountain View Corridor

    22 m · 9 sec · Mountain View Corridor

  2. 2

    Continue on Mountain View Corridor

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Mountain View Corridor

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    1953 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 194

    1870 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Mountain View Corridor

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Mountain View Corridor

  6. 6

    Continue on 2100 North

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 2100 North

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 2300 West

    51 m · 4 sec · 2300 West

  8. 8

    Continue on Triumph Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Triumph Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Digital Drive

    724 ft · 18 sec · Digital Drive

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

    2190 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    11.4 mi · 12 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 209: 9000 South

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

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

    101 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 9000 South

    2373 ft · 55 sec · 9000 South

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Street

    1417 ft · 32 sec · State Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 8800 South

    1885 ft · 1 min · 8800 South

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8800 South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
91.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
11.4 mi · 61%
Mountain View Corridor
2.65 mi · 14%
2100 North
1.28 mi · 7%
Triumph Boulevard
0.92 mi · 5%
9000 South
0.45 mi · 2%
I 15 North
0.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

11.4 mi · 00h 12m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
14.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bluffdale
00h 12m from Clinton
Leave By
7:40 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clinton and Sunny near Sandy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Bluffdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Clinton and 9.3 miles from Sandy.

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

The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:40 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.94 one way or $5.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clinton and Sunny near Sandy.

Stop Ideas Near Bluffdale

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

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

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

30 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

31 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

38 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

81 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Sandy. Straight-line distance: 14.4 mi (23.18 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Clinton

Situated in northern Davis County along the Wasatch Front, this suburban community lies between the Great Salt Lake and the Wasatch Mountains at an elevation of approximately 4,682 feet.

Population0
Coordinates40.3868900, -111.9357700
Altitude1427
CountryUnited States
Sandy

#2 Sandy

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population94,871
Coordinates40.5916100, -111.8841000
Altitude1361
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton (-111.93577, 40.38689)
End: Sandy (-111.8841, 40.59161)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.48 L · about $2.94
Round trip
$5.88
1.32 gal · 4.96 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $2.94 $5.88
Mid-grade $4.75 $3.14 $6.27
Premium $4.99 $3.30 $6.59
Diesel $6.39 $4.22 $8.43

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton and Sandy. The current time is 06:27:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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