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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
177.39 mi
03h 22m
Flight
120.89 mi
194.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.89 mi
Kilometers
194.55 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.39 mi
Kilometers
285.48 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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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 03h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy
Thu, Apr 23, 12:52 AM MDT
Return by in Maeser
Thu, Apr 23, 4:15 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maeser
2026-04-22T21:30
Arrive Sandy
Thu, Apr 23, 12:52 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM MDT

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

Leave by
10:14 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maeser
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
Tabiona
UT

Town in Duchesne County, Utah, United States

From Maeser
87.6 mi
01h 41m
To Sandy
89.8 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 25 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 Maeser and Sandy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 1500 North

    2782 ft · 2 min · West 1500 North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 2500 West

    3.3 mi · 7 min · North 2500 West

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on 200 North

    11.7 mi · 14 min · 200 North

  5. 5

    Continue on North 200 East

    972 ft · 15 sec · North 200 East

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    1993 ft · 28 sec · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    27.3 mi · 31 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on 46220 West

    85 mi · 1 hr 39 min · 46220 West

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    16.9 mi · 18 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 215 South

    1540 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 215

    2121 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1864 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Belt Route

    7.4 mi · 8 min · Belt Route

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Union Park Avenue

    1418 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Union Park Avenue

    90 m · 14 sec · Union Park Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 6600 South

    918 ft · 27 sec · 6600 South

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 900 East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 900 East

  20. 20

    Continue on 700 East

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 700 East

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto East 8610 South

    635 ft · 17 sec · East 8610 South

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto 8680 South

    2330 ft · 1 min · 8680 South

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 280 East

    771 ft · 25 sec · 280 East

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 8800 South

    547 ft · 19 sec · 8800 South

  25. 25

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
46220 West
85 mi · 48%
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
42.1 mi · 24%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
16.9 mi · 10%
200 North
11.7 mi · 7%
Belt Route
7.42 mi · 4%
North 2500 West
3.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.5 mi
120.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tabiona
01h 41m from Maeser
Leave By
10:14 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Helper

75 mi away
1 Depot Street
RAIL

Provo

82 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

110 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

111 mi away
300 South 600 West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maeser and Sandy. Straight-line distance: 120.89 mi (194.55 km).

Maeser

#1 Maeser

Census-designated place in Uintah County, Utah, United States

Population3,601
Coordinates40.4771800, -109.5868100
Altitude1707
CountryUnited States
Sandy

#2 Sandy

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population94,871
Coordinates40.5916100, -111.8841000
Altitude1361
CountryUnited States
Start: West 1500 North (-109.58681, 40.47721)
End: 8800 South (-111.8841, 40.591674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.26 gal
23.69 L · about $24.37
Round trip
$48.74
12.52 gal · 47.38 L
Estimated CO2
55.6 kg one way
Round trip: 111.3 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Utah · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Maeser and Sandy. The current time is 21:30:14.

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.