How far is Garland, UT from Sandy, UT?

The driving distance from Garland, UT to Sandy, UT is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
87.54 mi
01h 25m
Flight
80.72 mi
129.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.72 mi
Kilometers
129.9 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.54 mi
Kilometers
140.88 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy
Fri, May 1, 1:37 PM MDT
Return by in Garland
Fri, May 1, 3:02 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garland
2026-05-01T12:12
Arrive Sandy
Fri, May 1, 1:37 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Garland
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Roy
UT

City in Weber County, Utah, United States

From Garland
43.7 mi
00h 42m
To Sandy
43.8 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
69°F
Friday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Factory Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Factory Street

  2. 2

    Continue on 12800 North

    1520 ft · 30 sec · 12800 North

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto North East Garland Road

    575 ft · 31 sec · North East Garland Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 5200 West

    4.3 mi · 6 min · 5200 West

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 15 South, I 84 East: Ogden, Salt Lake City

    1957 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    35.2 mi · 35 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.4 mi · 29 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    9.1 mi · 10 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 209: 9000 South

    1992 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 209: 9000 South, Mountain America Expo Center, America First Field, Sandy

    127 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto 9000 South

    2580 ft · 59 sec · 9000 South

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Street

    1417 ft · 32 sec · State Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 8800 South

    1885 ft · 1 min · 8800 South

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8800 South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
80 mi · 91%
5200 West
4.29 mi · 5%
Factory Street
0.68 mi · 1%
9000 South
0.49 mi · 1%
SR 209
0.46 mi · 1%
I 15 South
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

35.2 mi · 00h 35m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
80.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roy
00h 42m from Garland
Leave By
3:40 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Garland and Sunny then Slight 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 Garland to Sandy?

The road trip is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Roy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.7 miles from Garland and 43.8 miles from Sandy.

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

The direct path is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 3:40 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.03 one way or $24.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Roy

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

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

BUS

Ogden, Utah

8 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

45 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

46 mi away
340 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

108 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Sandy. Straight-line distance: 80.72 mi (129.9 km).

Garland

#1 Garland

City in Box Elder County, Utah, United States

Population2,605
Coordinates41.7410400, -112.1616200
Altitude1323
CountryUnited States
Sandy

#2 Sandy

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population94,871
Coordinates40.5916100, -111.8841000
Altitude1361
CountryUnited States
Start: East Factory Street (-112.161623, 41.74109)
End: 8800 South (-111.8841, 40.591674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.69 L · about $12.03
Round trip
$24.06
6.18 gal · 23.38 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.03 $24.06
Mid-grade $4.23 $13.07 $26.15
Premium $4.55 $14.06 $28.11
Diesel $5.41 $16.72 $33.45

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Garland and Sandy. The current time is 12:12:15.

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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.