How far is Maeser, UT from Sandy, UT?
The driving distance from Maeser, UT to Sandy, UT is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Duchesne County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maeser and Sandy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maeser and Sandy.
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Start on West 1500 North
2782 ft · 2 min · West 1500 North
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Turn right onto North 2500 West
3.3 mi · 7 min · North 2500 West
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
14.9 mi · 17 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on 200 North
11.7 mi · 14 min · 200 North
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Continue on North 200 East
972 ft · 15 sec · North 200 East
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Continue on South Main Street
1993 ft · 28 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
27.3 mi · 31 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on 46220 West
85 mi · 1 hr 39 min · 46220 West
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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 · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Union Park Avenue
90 m · 14 sec · Union Park Avenue
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Turn left onto 6600 South
918 ft · 27 sec · 6600 South
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Turn left onto 900 East
1.5 mi · 3 min · 900 East
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Continue on 700 East
1.1 mi · 2 min · 700 East
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Turn slight right onto East 8610 South
635 ft · 17 sec · East 8610 South
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Turn slight right onto 8680 South
2330 ft · 1 min · 8680 South
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Turn left onto 280 East
771 ft · 25 sec · 280 East
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Turn right onto 8800 South
547 ft · 19 sec · 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 Maeser and Sandy.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
46220 West
Continue on 46220 West
85 mi · 01h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Maeser 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 Maeser to Sandy?
The road trip is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?
Tabiona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.6 miles from Maeser and 89.8 miles from Sandy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.5 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 10:14 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.37 one way or $48.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Maeser and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandy.
Stop Ideas Near Tabiona
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 Tabiona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maeser and Sandy. Straight-line distance: 120.89 mi (194.55 km).
#1 Maeser
Census-designated place in Uintah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 3,601 |
| Coordinates | 40.4771800, -109.5868100 |
| Altitude | 1707 |
| 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: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $24.37 | $48.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $26.49 | $52.97 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $28.48 | $56.95 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $33.88 | $67.76 |
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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