How far is Sandy Hills, UT from Duchesne, UT?

The driving distance from Sandy Hills, UT to Duchesne, UT is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
116.74 mi
02h 18m
Flight
81.49 mi
131.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.49 mi
Kilometers
131.15 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.74 mi
Kilometers
187.88 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Duchesne
Sun, Apr 19, 4:39 AM MDT
Return by in Sandy Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 6:57 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Hills
2026-04-19T02:21
Arrive Duchesne
Sun, Apr 19, 4:39 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:54 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
Wallsburg
UT

Town in Wasatch County, Utah, United States

From Sandy Hills
58.3 mi
01h 09m
To Duchesne
58.4 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 mph SSE
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 14 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Hills and Duchesne.

  1. 1

    Start on Sandy Hills Drive

    148 m · 22 sec · Sandy Hills Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive

    157 m · 22 sec · Silvercrest Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 1300 East

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 1300 East

  4. 4

    Continue on Union Park Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Union Park Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 215 East

    2113 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Belt Route

    7.4 mi · 8 min · Belt Route

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Park City, Cheyenne

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    917 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    17.6 mi · 19 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Heber City, Vernal

    1224 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 40: Heber, Vernal

    2081 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    86.2 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South 100 West Street

    15 m · 1 sec · South 100 West Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 100 West Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 40
86.6 mi · 74%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
17.6 mi · 15%
Belt Route
7.39 mi · 6%
Union Park Avenue
1.83 mi · 2%
1300 East
1.72 mi · 1%
I 80 East
0.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 40

Merge slight left

86.2 mi · 01h 41m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.3 mi
81.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wallsburg
01h 09m from Sandy Hills
Leave By
1:54 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sandy Hills and Sunny near Duchesne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sandy Hills to Duchesne?

The road trip is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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 58.3 miles from Sandy Hills and 58.4 miles from Duchesne.

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

The direct path is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 1:54 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.04 one way or $32.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sandy Hills and Sunny near Duchesne.

Stop Ideas Near Wallsburg

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

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

RAIL

Provo

27 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

58 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

59 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Helper

92 mi away
1 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Hills and Duchesne. Straight-line distance: 81.49 mi (131.15 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
Duchesne

#2 Duchesne

City in Duchesne County, Utah, United States

Population1,725
Coordinates40.1632900, -110.4029300
Altitude1682
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Hills (-111.85077, 40.58106)
End: Duchesne (-110.40293, 40.16329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.12 gal
15.59 L · about $16.04
Round trip
$32.08
8.24 gal · 31.18 L
Estimated CO2
36.6 kg one way
Round trip: 73.2 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $16.04 $32.08
Mid-grade $4.23 $17.43 $34.86
Premium $4.55 $18.74 $37.48
Diesel $5.41 $22.30 $44.59

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Hills and Duchesne. The current time is 02:21:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.