How far is Monroe, UT from Sandy, UT?

The driving distance from Monroe, UT to Sandy, UT is about 158.4 miles (254.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
158.37 mi
02h 38m
Flight
136.12 mi
219.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.12 mi
Kilometers
219.06 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.37 mi
Kilometers
254.87 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy
Thu, Apr 23, 12:15 PM MDT
Return by in Monroe
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-04-23T09:37
Arrive Sandy
Thu, Apr 23, 12:15 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monroe
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Levan
UT

Town in Juab County, Utah, United States

From Monroe
81.5 mi
01h 19m
To Sandy
76.9 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
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 Monroe and Sandy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 100 South

    52 m · 9 sec · East 100 South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 3000 North

    2886 ft · 1 min · West 3000 North

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    2773 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    16.3 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Sigurd, Aurora

    2137 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1254 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    24.4 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 400 North

    2643 ft · 1 min · 400 North

  13. 13

    Take the exit right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

    2904 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    106.4 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 209: 9000 South

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

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

    101 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 9000 South

    2373 ft · 55 sec · 9000 South

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Street

    1417 ft · 32 sec · State Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 8800 South

    1885 ft · 1 min · 8800 South

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8800 South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monroe 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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
106 mi · 67%
West 3000 North
17.4 mi · 11%
South Main Street
3.67 mi · 2%
I 15 North
0.55 mi
400 North
0.5 mi
9000 South
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

106 mi · 01h 47m

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
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
136.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Levan
01h 19m from Monroe
Leave By
1:14 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Monroe 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 Monroe to Sandy?

The road trip is about 158.4 miles (254.9 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Levan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.5 miles from Monroe and 76.9 miles from Sandy.

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

The direct path is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.76 one way or $43.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Monroe and Chance Rain Showers near Sandy.

Stop Ideas Near Levan

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

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

RAIL

Provo

76 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Helper

88 mi away
1 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Sandy. Straight-line distance: 136.12 mi (219.06 km).

Monroe

#1 Monroe

City in Sevier County, Utah, United States

Population2,383
Coordinates38.6299700, -112.1207600
Altitude1644
CountryUnited States
Sandy

#2 Sandy

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population94,871
Coordinates40.5916100, -111.8841000
Altitude1361
CountryUnited States
Start: East 100 South (-112.120763, 38.630262)
End: 8800 South (-111.8841, 40.591674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.59 gal
21.15 L · about $21.76
Round trip
$43.52
11.18 gal · 42.3 L
Estimated CO2
49.7 kg one way
Round trip: 99.4 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $21.76 $43.52
Mid-grade $4.23 $23.65 $47.30
Premium $4.55 $25.43 $50.86
Diesel $5.41 $30.25 $60.51

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 Monroe and Sandy. The current time is 09:37:40.

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.