How far is Riverton, UT from Sandy Hills, UT?
The driving distance from Riverton, UT to Sandy Hills, UT is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverton and Sandy Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverton and Sandy Hills.
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Start on the route
57 m · 15 sec
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Turn right
59 m · 16 sec
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Turn uturn onto 12600 South
1.6 mi · 3 min · 12600 South
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Continue on 12300 South
1.1 mi · 2 min · 12300 South
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Take the ramp slight left
2721 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 151: 10600 South
100 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Monroe Street North, 10600 South East
62 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on East 10600 South
785 ft · 10 sec
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Turn right onto 10600 South
1616 ft · 42 sec · 10600 South
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Turn left onto State Street
1.2 km · 2 min · State Street
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Turn right onto Sego Lily Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sego Lily Drive
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Turn left onto 700 East
2708 ft · 1 min · 700 East
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Turn right onto 9400 South
3084 ft · 1 min · 9400 South
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Continue on 9400 South
2260 ft · 50 sec · 9400 South
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Turn left onto 1300 East
767 ft · 21 sec · 1300 East
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Turn right onto Silvercrest Drive
157 m · 20 sec · Silvercrest Drive
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Turn right onto Sandy Hills Drive
148 m · 17 sec · Sandy Hills Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sandy Hills Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverton and Sandy Hills.
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.
12600 South
Turn uturn onto 12600 South
1.56 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Riverton and Sunny near Sandy Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverton to Sandy Hills?
The road trip is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
South Jordan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Riverton and 4 miles from Sandy Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.17 one way or $2.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riverton and Sunny near Sandy Hills.
Stop Ideas Near South Jordan
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 South Jordan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverton and Sandy Hills. Straight-line distance: 6.18 mi (9.95 km).
#1 Riverton
A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 44,369 |
| Coordinates | 40.5218900, -111.9391000 |
| Altitude | 1353 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sandy Hills
A census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 89,575 |
| Coordinates | 40.5810600, -111.8507700 |
| Altitude | 1452 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sandy Hills Drive (-111.850649, 40.581382)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.17 | $2.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $1.27 | $2.54 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $1.36 | $2.73 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $1.62 | $3.25 |
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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