How far is Elk Ridge, UT from Sandy Hills, UT?
The driving distance from Elk Ridge, UT to Sandy Hills, UT is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.4 miles (65 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
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.
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elk Ridge and Sandy Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Ridge and Sandy Hills.
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Start on South Astor Lane
674 ft · 35 sec · South Astor Lane
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Turn left onto East Alpine Drive
101 m · 17 sec · East Alpine Drive
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Turn right onto North Escalante Drive
788 ft · 41 sec · North Escalante Drive
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Turn left onto East Park Drive
1608 ft · 48 sec · East Park Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Park Drive
2004 ft · 55 sec · North Park Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Elk Ridge Drive
25 m · 2 sec · North Elk Ridge Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto North Elk Ridge Drive
2420 ft · 1 min · North Elk Ridge Drive
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Continue on South Elkridge Drive
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Elkridge Drive
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Continue on Loafer Mountain Parkway
2.8 mi · 5 min · Loafer Mountain Parkway
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Turn left
1858 ft · 29 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
2630 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
39.3 mi · 42 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 151: 10600 South
100 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Monroe Street North, 10600 South East
62 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on East 10600 South
785 ft · 10 sec
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Turn right onto 10600 South
1616 ft · 42 sec · 10600 South
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Turn left onto State Street
1.2 km · 2 min · State Street
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Turn right onto Sego Lily Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sego Lily Drive
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Turn left onto 700 East
2708 ft · 1 min · 700 East
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Turn right onto 9400 South
3084 ft · 1 min · 9400 South
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Continue on 9400 South
2260 ft · 50 sec · 9400 South
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Turn left onto 1300 East
767 ft · 21 sec · 1300 East
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Turn right onto Silvercrest Drive
157 m · 20 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 Elk Ridge and Sandy Hills.
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
39.3 mi · 00h 42m
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 Elk Ridge and Mostly Sunny near Sandy Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elk Ridge to Sandy Hills?
The road trip is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Lindon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Elk Ridge and 28 miles from Sandy Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.4 miles (65 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.32 one way or $14.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elk Ridge and Mostly Sunny near Sandy Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Lindon
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 Lindon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elk Ridge and Sandy Hills. Straight-line distance: 40.41 mi (65.04 km).
#1 Elk Ridge
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 4,427 |
| Coordinates | 40.0113400, -111.6768700 |
| Altitude | 1632 |
| 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: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.32 | $14.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $7.95 | $15.91 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $10.17 | $20.35 |
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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