How far is Ephraim, UT from Sandy, UT?

The driving distance from Ephraim, UT to Sandy, UT is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
103.69 mi
01h 45m
Flight
86.56 mi
139.31 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.56 mi
Kilometers
139.31 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.69 mi
Kilometers
166.88 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy
Thu, Apr 30, 10:32 AM MDT
Return by in Ephraim
Thu, Apr 30, 12:17 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ephraim
2026-04-30T08:47
Arrive Sandy
Thu, Apr 30, 10:32 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:00 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ephraim
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Santaquin
UT

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

From Ephraim
52.6 mi
00h 52m
To Sandy
51.1 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph N
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Duck Springs Drive

    20.8 mi · 28 min · Duck Springs Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 15 North

    1735 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    69.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 209: 9000 South

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

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

    101 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 9000 South

    2373 ft · 55 sec · 9000 South

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Street

    1417 ft · 32 sec · State Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 8800 South

    1885 ft · 1 min · 8800 South

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8800 South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
69.7 mi · 67%
Duck Springs Drive
20.8 mi · 20%
Main Street
5.44 mi · 5%
9000 South
0.45 mi
SR 209
0.37 mi
8800 South
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

69.7 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
86.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santaquin
00h 52m from Ephraim
Leave By
3:00 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ephraim and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Santaquin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Ephraim and 51.1 miles from Sandy.

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

The direct path is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 3:00 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.25 one way or $28.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ephraim and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandy.

Stop Ideas Near Santaquin

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

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

RAIL

Provo

30 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Helper

86 mi away
1 Depot Street
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

88 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

88 mi away
300 South 600 West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ephraim and Sandy. Straight-line distance: 86.56 mi (139.31 km).

Ephraim

#1 Ephraim

City in Sanpete County, Utah, United States

Population7,385
Coordinates39.3596800, -111.5863100
Altitude1689
CountryUnited States
Sandy

#2 Sandy

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population94,871
Coordinates40.5916100, -111.8841000
Altitude1361
CountryUnited States
Start: East Center Street (-111.586309, 39.359754)
End: 8800 South (-111.8841, 40.591674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.66 gal
13.85 L · about $14.25
Round trip
$28.50
7.32 gal · 27.7 L
Estimated CO2
32.5 kg one way
Round trip: 65.1 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.25 $28.50
Mid-grade $4.23 $15.49 $30.97
Premium $4.55 $16.65 $33.30
Diesel $5.41 $19.81 $39.62

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Ephraim and Sandy. The current time is 08:47:45.

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.