How far is Fountain Green, UT from Sandy, UT?
The driving distance from Fountain Green, UT to Sandy, UT is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.7 miles (109 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Utah County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fountain Green and Sandy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fountain Green and Sandy.
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Start on 100 North
64 m · 14 sec · 100 North
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Turn left onto State Street
13.1 mi · 18 min · State Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 15 North
1735 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
69.7 mi · 1 hr 12 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 Fountain Green 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
69.7 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Fountain Green and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Sandy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fountain Green to Sandy?
The road trip is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Benjamin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.3 miles from Fountain Green and 42.4 miles from Sandy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.7 miles (109 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 3:50 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.64 one way or $23.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fountain Green and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Sandy.
Stop Ideas Near Benjamin
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 Benjamin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fountain Green and Sandy. Straight-line distance: 67.74 mi (109.01 km).
#1 Fountain Green
City in Sanpete County, Utah, United States
| Population | 1,182 |
| Coordinates | 39.6299600, -111.6352000 |
| Altitude | 1798 |
| 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: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.64 | $23.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $12.65 | $25.30 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $13.60 | $27.20 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $16.18 | $32.36 |
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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