How far is Sandy Hills, UT from Castle Dale, UT?

The driving distance from Sandy Hills, UT to Castle Dale, UT is about 138 miles (222.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.3 miles (167.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
138.03 mi
02h 54m
Flight
104.33 mi
167.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.33 mi
Kilometers
167.91 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.03 mi
Kilometers
222.13 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Dale
Sat, Apr 18, 3:44 AM MDT
Return by in Sandy Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 6:38 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Hills
2026-04-18T00:49
Arrive Castle Dale
Sat, Apr 18, 3:44 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM MDT

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

Leave by
12:42 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sandy Hills
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
Scofield
UT

Town in Carbon County, Utah, United States

From Sandy Hills
69 mi
01h 27m
To Castle Dale
69 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Hills and Castle Dale.

  1. 1

    Start on Sandy Hills Drive

    148 m · 22 sec · Sandy Hills Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive

    157 m · 20 sec · Silvercrest Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 1300 East

    2.6 mi · 5 min · 1300 East

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 11400 South

    2.2 mi · 4 min · 11400 South

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 South

    2248 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    34 mi · 36 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price

    2127 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 6 East: Price

    884 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto US 6 East: Price

    1212 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    33.2 mi · 40 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on State Street

    1.1 km · 58 sec · State Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    29.8 mi · 36 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1927 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Carbon Avenue

    30 mi · 43 min · South Carbon Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Spartan Center Street

    55 m · 5 sec · North Spartan Center Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Spartan Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
63.4 mi · 46%
Veterans Memorial Highway
34 mi · 25%
South Carbon Avenue
30 mi · 22%
US 6 East
4.55 mi · 3%
1300 East
2.63 mi · 2%
11400 South
2.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

34 mi · 00h 36m

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
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.7 mi
104.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scofield
01h 27m from Sandy Hills
Leave By
12:42 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Sandy Hills and Sunny near Castle Dale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sandy Hills to Castle Dale?

The road trip is about 138 miles (222.1 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Scofield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Sandy Hills and 69 miles from Castle Dale.

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

The direct path is about 104.3 miles (167.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 12:42 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.96 one way or $37.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Sandy Hills and Sunny near Castle Dale.

Stop Ideas Near Scofield

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

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

RAIL

Helper

27 mi away
1 Depot Street
RAIL

Provo

70 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Green River

118 mi away
250 South Broadway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Hills and Castle Dale. Straight-line distance: 104.33 mi (167.91 km).

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#1 Sandy Hills

A census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population89,575
Coordinates40.5810600, -111.8507700
Altitude1452
CountryUnited States
Castle Dale

#2 Castle Dale

City in Emery County, Utah, United States

Population1,511
Coordinates39.2121900, -111.0196100
Altitude1730
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Hills (-111.85077, 40.58106)
End: Castle Dale (-111.01961, 39.21219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.87 gal
18.44 L · about $18.96
Round trip
$37.92
9.74 gal · 36.88 L
Estimated CO2
43.3 kg one way
Round trip: 86.6 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $18.96 $37.92
Mid-grade $4.23 $20.60 $41.21
Premium $4.55 $22.15 $44.31
Diesel $5.41 $26.36 $52.71

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Hills and Castle Dale. The current time is 00:49:54.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.