How far is Sandy Hills, UT from Blanding, UT?
The driving distance from Sandy Hills, UT to Blanding, UT is about 297.3 miles (478.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 240.6 miles (387.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 57m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Emery 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 Blanding.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Hills and Blanding.
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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 · 20 sec · Silvercrest Drive
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Turn left onto 1300 East
2.6 mi · 5 min · 1300 East
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Turn right onto 11400 South
2.2 mi · 4 min · 11400 South
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 South
2248 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
34 mi · 36 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price
2127 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 6 East: Price
884 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto US 6 East: Price
1212 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
33.2 mi · 40 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on State Street
1.1 km · 58 sec · State Street
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
35 mi · 43 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on West Highway Drive
2645 ft · 50 sec · West Highway Drive
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Continue on East Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
75.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 191: Crescent Junction, Moab
1555 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Arches, Dead Horse Point, Canyonlands
26.9 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Turn straight onto Main Street
76.8 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Main Street
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Continue on East Center Street
1176 ft · 40 sec · East Center Street
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Turn left onto South 100 West
119 m · 17 sec · South 100 West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 100 West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Hills and Blanding.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Main Street
Turn straight onto Main Street
76.8 mi · 01h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Sandy Hills and Sunny near Blanding.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy Hills to Blanding?
The road trip is about 297.3 miles (478.4 km) and usually takes 05h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Green River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.6 miles from Sandy Hills and 148.6 miles from Blanding.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 240.6 miles (387.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:06 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.84 one way or $81.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sandy Hills and Sunny near Blanding.
Stop Ideas Near Green River
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 Green River.
Green River
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Hills and Blanding. Straight-line distance: 240.59 mi (387.2 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 Blanding
City in San Juan County, Utah, United States
| Population | 3,556 |
| Coordinates | 37.6243300, -109.4796600 |
| Altitude | 1861 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blanding (-109.47966, 37.62433)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 478 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 42m |
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 | $40.84 | $81.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $44.38 | $88.77 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $47.72 | $95.44 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $56.77 | $113.54 |
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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