How far is Hurricane, UT from Sandy, UT?

The driving distance from Hurricane, UT to Sandy, UT is about 278.9 miles (448.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.9 miles (398.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
278.85 mi
04h 06m
Flight
247.85 mi
398.88 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.85 mi
Kilometers
398.88 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
278.85 mi
Kilometers
448.77 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy
Wed, Apr 22, 10:28 PM MDT
Return by in Hurricane
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hurricane
2026-04-22T18:21
Arrive Sandy
Wed, Apr 22, 10:28 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:46 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hurricane
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Meadow
UT

Town in Millard County, Utah, United States

From Hurricane
139.3 mi
02h 03m
To Sandy
139.6 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on S 100 W

    16 m · 8 sec · S 100 W

  2. 2

    Continue on West 100 South

    1094 ft · 36 sec · West 100 South

  3. 3

    Continue on South 100 East

    525 ft · 16 sec · South 100 East

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East State Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · East State Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Toquer Boulevard

    1001 ft · 17 sec · Toquer Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Toquerville Parkway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Toquerville Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto I 15 North

    132 m · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 15 North

    1404 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    267.8 mi · 4 hr 23 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 209: 9000 South

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 209: Snowbird, Alta, Sandy

    101 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 9000 South

    2373 ft · 55 sec · 9000 South

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Street

    1417 ft · 32 sec · State Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 8800 South

    1885 ft · 1 min · 8800 South

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8800 South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hurricane 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
268 mi · 96%
Toquerville Parkway
4.84 mi · 2%
East State Street
3.45 mi · 1%
9000 South
0.45 mi
SR 209
0.37 mi
8800 South
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

268 mi · 04h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
247.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meadow
02h 03m from Hurricane
Leave By
8:46 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hurricane 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 Hurricane to Sandy?

The road trip is about 278.9 miles (448.8 km) and usually takes 04h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Meadow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.3 miles from Hurricane and 139.6 miles from Sandy.

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

The direct path is about 247.9 miles (398.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:46 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.31 one way or $76.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hurricane and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandy.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hurricane and Sandy. Straight-line distance: 247.85 mi (398.88 km).

Hurricane

#1 Hurricane

City in Washington County, Utah, United States

Population19,855
Coordinates37.1752600, -113.2899500
Altitude990
CountryUnited States
Sandy

#2 Sandy

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population94,871
Coordinates40.5916100, -111.8841000
Altitude1361
CountryUnited States
Start: South 100 West (-113.289994, 37.17526)
End: 8800 South (-111.8841, 40.591674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 449 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.84 gal
37.25 L · about $38.31
Round trip
$76.61
19.68 gal · 74.5 L
Estimated CO2
87.4 kg one way
Round trip: 174.9 kg / 386 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $38.31 $76.61
Mid-grade $4.23 $41.63 $83.27
Premium $4.55 $44.76 $89.52
Diesel $5.41 $53.25 $106.51

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hurricane and Sandy. The current time is 18:21:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.