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

The driving distance from Payson, UT to Sandy Hills, UT is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
47.67 mi
00h 51m
Flight
37.61 mi
60.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.61 mi
Kilometers
60.52 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.67 mi
Kilometers
76.71 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Hills
Tue, Sep 15, 5:00 PM MDT
Return by in Payson
Tue, Sep 15, 5:51 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Payson
2026-09-15T16:08
Arrive Sandy Hills
Tue, Sep 15, 5:00 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Payson
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
Lindon
UT

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

From Payson
23.8 mi
00h 25m
To Sandy Hills
23.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 2:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 mph ESE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    33 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    54 m · 15 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    48 m · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right

    15 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 100 North

    63 m · 11 sec · 100 North

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

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

    2071 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    42.1 mi · 45 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 151: 10600 South

    100 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Monroe Street North, 10600 South East

    62 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on East 10600 South

    785 ft · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 10600 South

    1616 ft · 42 sec · 10600 South

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · State Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Sego Lily Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sego Lily Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 700 East

    2708 ft · 1 min · 700 East

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 9400 South

    3084 ft · 1 min · 9400 South

  18. 18

    Continue on 9400 South

    2260 ft · 50 sec · 9400 South

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 1300 East

    767 ft · 21 sec · 1300 East

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Silvercrest Drive

    157 m · 20 sec · Silvercrest Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Sandy Hills Drive

    148 m · 17 sec · Sandy Hills Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sandy Hills Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
42.1 mi · 88%
Sego Lily Drive
1.09 mi · 2%
9400 South
1.01 mi · 2%
State Street
0.76 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.71 mi · 1%
700 East
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

42.1 mi · 00h 45m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
37.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lindon
00h 25m from Payson
Leave By
4:46 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Payson and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance 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 Payson to Sandy Hills?

The road trip is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Lindon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.8 miles from Payson and 23.9 miles from Sandy Hills.

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

The direct path is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:46 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.89 one way or $15.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Payson and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandy Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Lindon

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

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

RAIL

Provo

14 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

49 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

49 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

100 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Payson and Sandy Hills. Straight-line distance: 37.61 mi (60.52 km).

Payson

#1 Payson

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

Population21,033
Coordinates40.0444000, -111.7321500
Altitude1418
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: North Main Street (-111.732274, 40.044401)
End: Sandy Hills Drive (-111.850649, 40.581382)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.37 L · about $7.89
Round trip
$15.78
3.36 gal · 12.74 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.70 $7.89 $15.78
Mid-grade $4.97 $8.35 $16.70
Premium $5.22 $8.78 $17.55
Diesel $5.95 $9.99 $19.98

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 · Sep 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Payson and Sandy Hills. The current time is 16:08:34.

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.