How far is Mapleton, UT from Sandy, UT?
The driving distance from Mapleton, UT to Sandy, UT is about 42 miles (67.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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
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City in Utah County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance T-storms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mapleton and Sandy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mapleton and Sandy.
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Start on Maple Street
1 mi · 2 min · Maple Street
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Turn right onto 1600 West
2684 ft · 46 sec · 1600 West
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Continue on State Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on Main Street
2460 ft · 60 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 400 South
1.8 mi · 3 min · 400 South
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake
1959 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
35 mi · 37 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 209: 9000 South
1639 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 209: Snowbird, Alta, Sandy
101 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto 9000 South
2373 ft · 55 sec · 9000 South
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Turn left onto State Street
1417 ft · 32 sec · State Street
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Turn right 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 Mapleton and Sandy.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
35 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance T-storms leaving Mapleton 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 Mapleton to Sandy?
The road trip is about 42 miles (67.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
American Fork is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Mapleton and 21 miles from Sandy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:02 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance T-storms around Mapleton and Chance Rain Showers near Sandy.
Stop Ideas Near American Fork
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 American Fork.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mapleton and Sandy. Straight-line distance: 35.71 mi (57.47 km).
#1 Mapleton
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 11,139 |
| Coordinates | 40.1302300, -111.5785300 |
| Altitude | 1442 |
| 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: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.76 | $11.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $6.73 | $13.47 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $8.01 | $16.02 |
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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