How far is Francis, UT from Sandy Hills, UT?
The driving distance from Francis, UT to Sandy Hills, UT is about 47 miles (75.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Summit County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Snow Showers
Light Rain Likely then Slight Chance T-storms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Francis and Sandy Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Francis and Sandy Hills.
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Start on West Main Village Way
6 m · 8 sec · West Main Village Way
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Turn left
2 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto West 200 South
11.3 mi · 16 min · West 200 South
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Take the ramp right toward US 40 West
1980 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
16.9 mi · 18 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215 South
1540 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on I 215
2121 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
1864 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Route
7.4 mi · 8 min · Belt Route
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Take the exit slight right toward Union Park Avenue
1418 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Union Park Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Union Park Avenue
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Continue on 1300 East
1.7 mi · 3 min · 1300 East
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Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive
553 ft · 21 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 Francis and Sandy Hills.
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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
16.9 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Snow Showers leaving Francis and Light Rain Likely then Slight Chance T-storms near Sandy Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Francis to Sandy Hills?
The road trip is about 47 miles (75.7 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Summit Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.8 miles from Francis and 23.2 miles from Sandy Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30 miles (48.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 4:42 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.46 one way or $12.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Snow Showers around Francis and Light Rain Likely then Slight Chance T-storms near Sandy Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Summit Park
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 Summit Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Francis and Sandy Hills. Straight-line distance: 29.97 mi (48.24 km).
#1 Francis
Town in Summit County, Utah, United States
| Population | 1,611 |
| Coordinates | 40.6105100, -111.2807400 |
| Altitude | 2000 |
| 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: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $7.02 | $14.05 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $7.55 | $15.10 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $8.98 | $17.97 |
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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