How far is Oquirrh, UT from Sandy Hills, UT?

The driving distance from Oquirrh, UT to Sandy Hills, UT is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.86 mi
00h 25m
Flight
10.19 mi
16.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.19 mi
Kilometers
16.4 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.86 mi
Kilometers
22.31 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Hills
Sun, Nov 1, 10:29 PM MST
Return by in Oquirrh
Sun, Nov 1, 10:54 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oquirrh
2026-11-01T22:04
Arrive Sandy Hills
Sun, Nov 1, 10:29 PM MST
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM MST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oquirrh
10:00 PM MST
Flexible departure

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
Taylorsville
UT

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

From Oquirrh
6.9 mi
00h 12m
To Sandy Hills
7 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Nov 1 6:00 AM MST
Wind
3 to 9 mph S
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Nov 1 6:00 AM MST
Wind
3 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oquirrh and Sandy Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oquirrh and Sandy Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on Oquirrh Ridge Drive

    39 m · 12 sec · Oquirrh Ridge Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cedar Hill Road

    75 m · 13 sec · Cedar Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wakefield Way

    3157 ft · 2 min · Wakefield Way

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 6200 South

    4.7 mi · 10 min · 6200 South

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Redwood Road

    698 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Redwood Road

    1729 ft · 43 sec · Redwood Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 215 East

    1792 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Belt Route

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Belt Route

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Union Park Avenue

    1077 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Union Park Avenue South

    1768 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Union Park Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Union Park Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on 1300 East

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 1300 East

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive

    553 ft · 21 sec · Silvercrest Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Sandy Hills Drive

    148 m · 17 sec · Sandy Hills Drive

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sandy Hills Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
107.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
6200 South
4.74 mi · 34%
Belt Route
3.58 mi · 26%
Union Park Avenue
1.84 mi · 13%
1300 East
1.72 mi · 12%
Wakefield Way
0.6 mi · 4%
Redwood Road
0.46 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

6200 South

Turn right onto 6200 South

4.74 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
10.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Taylorsville
00h 12m from Oquirrh
Leave By
7:40 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oquirrh and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandy Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oquirrh to Sandy Hills?

The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Taylorsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.9 miles from Oquirrh and 7 miles from Sandy Hills.

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

The direct path is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.24 one way or $4.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Taylorsville

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

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

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

11 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

11 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

54 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

62 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oquirrh and Sandy Hills. Straight-line distance: 10.19 mi (16.4 km).

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#1 Oquirrh

Former census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

Population11,668
Coordinates40.6305000, -112.0338300
Altitude1500
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sandy Hills

A census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population89,575
Coordinates40.5810600, -111.8507700
Altitude1452
CountryUnited States
Start: Oquirrh Ridge Drive (-112.03421, 40.630533)
End: Sandy Hills Drive (-111.850649, 40.581382)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.85 L · about $2.24
Round trip
$4.48
0.98 gal · 3.7 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.57 $2.24 $4.48
Mid-grade $4.86 $2.38 $4.76
Premium $5.11 $2.50 $5.01
Diesel $6.49 $3.18 $6.36

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 · Nov 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Oquirrh and Sandy Hills. The current time is 22:04:13.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.