How far is Erda, UT from Sandy, UT?
The driving distance from Erda, UT to Sandy, UT is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erda and Sandy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erda and Sandy.
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Start on Church Road
2682 ft · 2 min · Church Road
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Turn left onto Highway 36
5.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 36
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East: Salt Lake
1960 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
2.4 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 201 East: 2100 South
2348 ft · 33 sec
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Continue straight
14.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215 South
1.2 km · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Route
8.1 mi · 9 min · Belt Route
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Take the exit slight right toward US 89: State Street
1031 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto State Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · State Street
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Turn left 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 Erda 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.
SR 201 East
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14.4 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Erda and 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 Erda to Sandy?
The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Magna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Erda and 18.5 miles from Sandy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.02 one way or $10.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Erda and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandy.
Stop Ideas Near Magna
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 Magna.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erda and Sandy. Straight-line distance: 22.1 mi (35.56 km).
#1 Erda
Census-designated place in Tooele County, Utah, United States
| Population | 4,642 |
| Coordinates | 40.6127200, -112.3043900 |
| Altitude | 1324 |
| 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: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $5.46 | $10.92 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $5.87 | $11.74 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $6.98 | $13.96 |
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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