How far is Midway, UT from Sandy, UT?

The driving distance from Midway, UT to Sandy, UT is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
51.64 mi
00h 55m
Flight
22.2 mi
35.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.2 mi
Kilometers
35.73 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.64 mi
Kilometers
83.1 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 AM MDT
Return by in Midway
Thu, Apr 23, 1:44 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midway
2026-04-22T23:52
Arrive Sandy
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midway
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Summit Park
UT

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

From Midway
24 mi
00h 27m
To Sandy
27.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 15 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 Midway and Sandy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2953 ft · 59 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 400 East

    1204 ft · 24 sec · 400 East

  3. 3

    Continue on River Road

    1071 ft · 22 sec · River Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward River Road

    43 m · 3 sec · River Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto River Road

    1280 ft · 26 sec · River Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward River Road

    40 m · 3 sec · River Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto River Road

    2410 ft · 48 sec · River Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward River Road

    35 m · 2 sec · River Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto River Road

    3 mi · 5 min · River Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    16.9 mi · 18 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 215 South

    1540 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 215

    2121 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1864 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Belt Route

    7.4 mi · 8 min · Belt Route

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Union Park Avenue

    1418 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Union Park Avenue

    90 m · 14 sec · Union Park Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 6600 South

    918 ft · 27 sec · 6600 South

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 900 East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 900 East

  21. 21

    Continue on 700 East

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 700 East

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto East 8610 South

    635 ft · 17 sec · East 8610 South

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto 8680 South

    2330 ft · 1 min · 8680 South

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 280 East

    771 ft · 25 sec · 280 East

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 8800 South

    547 ft · 19 sec · 8800 South

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8800 South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Midway and Sandy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
16.9 mi · 33%
Belt Route
7.42 mi · 14%
River Road
3.93 mi · 8%
I 80 West
1.92 mi · 4%
900 East
1.51 mi · 3%
700 East
1.13 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

16.9 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.4 mi
22.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Summit Park
00h 27m from Midway
Leave By
4:38 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Midway 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 Midway to Sandy?

The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km) and usually takes 00h 55m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Summit Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Midway and 27.6 miles from Sandy.

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

The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.09 one way or $14.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Summit Park

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

25 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

25 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

58 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

61 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midway and Sandy. Straight-line distance: 22.2 mi (35.73 km).

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#1 Midway

City in Woodford County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population5,465
Coordinates40.5121800, -111.4743500
Altitude1702
CountryUnited States
Sandy

#2 Sandy

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population94,871
Coordinates40.5916100, -111.8841000
Altitude1361
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-111.47435, 40.512193)
End: 8800 South (-111.8841, 40.591674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.9 L · about $7.09
Round trip
$14.17
3.64 gal · 13.8 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.09 $14.17
Mid-grade $4.23 $7.70 $15.40
Premium $4.55 $8.28 $16.56
Diesel $5.41 $9.85 $19.70

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 Midway and Sandy. The current time is 23:52:56.

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.