How far is Highland, UT from Sandy, UT?
The driving distance from Highland, UT to Sandy, UT is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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.
The second most populous city in Utah.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Highland and Sandy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland and Sandy.
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Start on 9050 West
2405 ft · 1 min · 9050 West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Magna Main Street
750 ft · 28 sec · Magna Main Street
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Turn right onto 9180 West
2482 ft · 1 min · 9180 West
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Take the ramp slight right toward SR 201 Eastbound
84 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
8.1 mi · 10 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 Highland and Sandy.
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.
SR 201 Eastbound
Merge slight left
8.14 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Highland and Mostly Sunny near Sandy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Highland to Sandy?
The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
West Valley City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Highland and 11.2 miles from Sandy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14 miles (22.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.00 one way or $6.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Highland and Mostly Sunny near Sandy.
Stop Ideas Near West Valley City
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 West Valley City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highland and Sandy. Straight-line distance: 14.04 mi (22.6 km).
#1 Highland
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 19,241 |
| Coordinates | 40.7043900, -112.1068900 |
| Altitude | 1327 |
| 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: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $3.50 | $7.01 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $4.17 | $8.33 |
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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