How far is Moroni, UT from Sandy, UT?

The driving distance from Moroni, UT to Sandy, UT is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
92.47 mi
01h 29m
Flight
75.32 mi
121.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.32 mi
Kilometers
121.21 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.47 mi
Kilometers
148.81 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy
Wed, Apr 22, 10:58 PM MDT
Return by in Moroni
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moroni
2026-04-22T21:28
Arrive Sandy
Wed, Apr 22, 10:58 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moroni
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
Payson
UT

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

From Moroni
46.2 mi
00h 44m
To Sandy
46.3 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 20 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 Moroni and Sandy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 17200 North

    21 m · 7 sec · 17200 North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Duck Springs Drive

    20.8 mi · 28 min · Duck Springs Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 15 North

    1735 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    69.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 209: 9000 South

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

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

    101 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 9000 South

    2373 ft · 55 sec · 9000 South

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Street

    1417 ft · 32 sec · State Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 8800 South

    1885 ft · 1 min · 8800 South

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8800 South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Moroni 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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
69.7 mi · 75%
Duck Springs Drive
20.8 mi · 22%
9000 South
0.45 mi
SR 209
0.37 mi
8800 South
0.36 mi
I 15 North
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

69.7 mi · 01h 12m

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
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
75.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Payson
00h 44m from Moroni
Leave By
3:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Moroni 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 Moroni to Sandy?

The road trip is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Payson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Moroni and 46.3 miles from Sandy.

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

The direct path is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 3:30 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.69 one way or $25.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Payson

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

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

RAIL

Provo

21 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

81 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

81 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Helper

85 mi away
1 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moroni and Sandy. Straight-line distance: 75.32 mi (121.21 km).

Moroni

#1 Moroni

City in Sanpete County, Utah, United Staes

Population1,575
Coordinates39.5249600, -111.5904700
Altitude1686
CountryUnited States
Sandy

#2 Sandy

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population94,871
Coordinates40.5916100, -111.8841000
Altitude1361
CountryUnited States
Start: 17200 North (-111.590501, 39.524996)
End: 8800 South (-111.8841, 40.591674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.26 gal
12.35 L · about $12.69
Round trip
$25.38
6.52 gal · 24.7 L
Estimated CO2
29 kg one way
Round trip: 57.9 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.69 $25.38
Mid-grade $4.23 $13.79 $27.59
Premium $4.55 $14.83 $29.66
Diesel $5.41 $17.64 $35.29

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 Moroni and Sandy. The current time is 21:28:44.

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.