How far is Sandy Hills, UT from Ballard, UT?
The driving distance from Sandy Hills, UT to Ballard, UT is about 148.9 miles (239.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Wasatch County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy Hills and Ballard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Hills and Ballard.
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Start on Sandy Hills Drive
148 m · 22 sec · Sandy Hills Drive
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Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive
157 m · 22 sec · Silvercrest Drive
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Turn right onto 1300 East
1.7 mi · 3 min · 1300 East
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Continue on Union Park Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Union Park Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 215 East
2113 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Route
7.4 mi · 8 min · Belt Route
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Park City, Cheyenne
1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
917 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
17.6 mi · 19 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Heber City, Vernal
1224 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 40: Heber, Vernal
2081 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
86.5 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
27.3 mi · 31 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1993 ft · 30 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on North 200 East
972 ft · 17 sec · North 200 East
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Turn right onto East 200 North
2.8 mi · 3 min · East 200 North
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Turn right onto 3500 East
1.2 km · 3 min · 3500 East
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Continue on 700 South
2287 ft · 2 min · 700 South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Hills and Ballard.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 40
Merge slight left
86.5 mi · 01h 41m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Sandy Hills and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ballard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy Hills to Ballard?
The road trip is about 148.9 miles (239.7 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Wallsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.4 miles from Sandy Hills and 74.6 miles from Ballard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.6 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 12:32 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.56 one way or $35.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Sandy Hills and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ballard.
Stop Ideas Near Wallsburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Hills and Ballard. Straight-line distance: 102.32 mi (164.67 km).
#1 Sandy Hills
A census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 89,575 |
| Coordinates | 40.5810600, -111.8507700 |
| Altitude | 1452 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ballard
Town in Uintah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 1,105 |
| Coordinates | 40.2894000, -109.9432000 |
| Altitude | 1539 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ballard (-109.9432, 40.2894)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $17.56 | $35.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $19.08 | $38.16 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $20.52 | $41.03 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $24.41 | $48.82 |
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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