How far is Nephi, UT from Sandy, UT?
The driving distance from Nephi, UT to Sandy, UT is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61 miles (98.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nephi and Sandy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nephi and Sandy.
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Start on North Main Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
2569 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
66.7 mi · 1 hr 9 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 Nephi 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
66.7 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Nephi and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance 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 Nephi to Sandy?
The road trip is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Springville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Nephi and 35.9 miles from Sandy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61 miles (98.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:22 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.85 one way or $19.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nephi and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandy.
Stop Ideas Near Springville
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 Springville.
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Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub
Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nephi and Sandy. Straight-line distance: 60.95 mi (98.09 km).
#1 Nephi
City in and county seat of Juab County, Utah, United States
| Population | 6,479 |
| Coordinates | 39.7102300, -111.8363200 |
| Altitude | 1563 |
| 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: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.85 | $19.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $10.70 | $21.41 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $11.51 | $23.02 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $13.69 | $27.38 |
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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