How far is Ivins, UT from Sandy, UT?

The driving distance from Ivins, UT to Sandy, UT is about 298.2 miles (479.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 255.4 miles (411.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
298.2 mi
04h 13m
Flight
255.45 mi
411.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
255.45 mi
Kilometers
411.1 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
298.2 mi
Kilometers
479.91 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy
Thu, Apr 23, 6:28 AM MDT
Return by in Ivins
Thu, Apr 23, 10:41 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ivins
2026-04-23T02:15
Arrive Sandy
Thu, Apr 23, 6:28 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 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
8:34 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ivins
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
Kanosh
UT

Town in Millard County, Utah, United States

From Ivins
148.9 mi
02h 06m
To Sandy
149.3 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    28 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Center Street

    1333 ft · 32 sec · East Center Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Center Street

    37 m · 7 sec · East Center Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto East Center Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Center Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Snow Canyon Parkway

    27 m · 5 sec · Snow Canyon Parkway

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Snow Canyon Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Snow Canyon Parkway

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Snow Canyon Parkway

    37 m · 7 sec · Snow Canyon Parkway

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Snow Canyon Parkway

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Snow Canyon Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Red Hills Parkway

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Red Hills Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 1000 East

    851 ft · 26 sec · 1000 East

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Saint George Boulevard

    1457 ft · 49 sec · Saint George Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

    1795 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    286.6 mi · 4 hr 42 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 209: 9000 South

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

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

    101 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 9000 South

    2373 ft · 55 sec · 9000 South

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Street

    1417 ft · 32 sec · State Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 8800 South

    1885 ft · 1 min · 8800 South

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8800 South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ivins 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
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
287 mi · 96%
Snow Canyon Parkway
3.97 mi · 1%
Red Hills Parkway
3.45 mi · 1%
East Center Street
1.43 mi
9000 South
0.45 mi
SR 209
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

287 mi · 04h 42m

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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.8 mi
255.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kanosh
02h 06m from Ivins
Leave By
8:34 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ivins and Chance Rain Showers near Sandy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ivins to Sandy?

The road trip is about 298.2 miles (479.9 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?

Kanosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.9 miles from Ivins and 149.3 miles from Sandy.

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

The direct path is about 255.4 miles (411.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 8:34 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.95 one way or $81.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ivins and Chance Rain Showers near Sandy.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ivins and Sandy. Straight-line distance: 255.45 mi (411.1 km).

Ivins

#1 Ivins

City in Washington County, Utah, United States

Population9,665
Coordinates37.1685900, -113.6794100
Altitude939
CountryUnited States
Sandy

#2 Sandy

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population94,871
Coordinates40.5916100, -111.8841000
Altitude1361
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-113.679588, 37.168588)
End: 8800 South (-111.8841, 40.591674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 480 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.52 gal
39.83 L · about $40.95
Round trip
$81.91
21.04 gal · 79.66 L
Estimated CO2
93.5 kg one way
Round trip: 187 kg / 412 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $40.95 $81.91
Mid-grade $4.23 $44.51 $89.02
Premium $4.55 $47.86 $95.71
Diesel $5.41 $56.93 $113.87

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 Ivins and Sandy. The current time is 02:15:02.

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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.