How far is Richfield, UT from Sandy, UT?
The driving distance from Richfield, UT to Sandy, UT is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.1 miles (203 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county seat of Juab County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richfield and Sandy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richfield and Sandy.
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Start on 300 North
58 m · 8 sec · 300 North
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp right
2118 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
7.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Sigurd, Aurora
2137 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right
1254 ft · 21 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
4.2 mi · 7 min
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Turn left
24.4 mi · 29 min
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Turn left onto 400 North
2643 ft · 1 min · 400 North
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Take the exit right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
2904 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
106.4 mi · 1 hr 47 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 Richfield 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
106 mi · 01h 47m
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.
Sunny leaving Richfield and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Sandy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richfield to Sandy?
The road trip is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Nephi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75 miles from Richfield and 71.8 miles from Sandy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.1 miles (203 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.17 one way or $40.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Richfield and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Sandy.
Stop Ideas Near Nephi
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 Nephi.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richfield and Sandy. Straight-line distance: 126.14 mi (203 km).
#1 Richfield
City in and county seat of Sevier County, Utah, United States
| Population | 7,911 |
| Coordinates | 38.7724700, -112.0840900 |
| Altitude | 1632 |
| 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: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $20.17 | $40.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $21.92 | $43.83 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $23.56 | $47.13 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $28.03 | $56.07 |
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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