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

The driving distance from Sandy Hills, UT to Erda, UT is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
38.87 mi
00h 51m
Flight
23.9 mi
38.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.9 mi
Kilometers
38.46 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.87 mi
Kilometers
62.56 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erda
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 AM MDT
Return by in Sandy Hills
Thu, Apr 23, 2:24 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Hills
2026-04-23T00:41
Arrive Erda
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
West Valley City
UT

The second most populous city in Utah.

From Sandy Hills
19.4 mi
00h 25m
To Erda
19.4 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph WNW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Union Park Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 215 West

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Belt Route

    10 mi · 11 min · Belt Route

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 201 West: Reno

    1698 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto 2100 South Freeway

    15.2 mi · 19 min · 2100 South Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 36 South: Tooele

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on SR 36

    5.8 mi · 7 min · SR 36

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Church Road

    2682 ft · 2 min · Church Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
2100 South Freeway
15.2 mi · 39%
Belt Route
9.97 mi · 26%
SR 36
5.82 mi · 15%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.92 mi · 5%
1300 East
1.72 mi · 4%
Union Park Avenue
1.58 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

2100 South Freeway

Merge slight left onto 2100 South Freeway

15.2 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
23.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Valley City
00h 25m from Sandy Hills
Leave By
4:48 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Sandy Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Erda.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

West Valley City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Sandy Hills and 19.4 miles from Erda.

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

The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 4:48 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.33 one way or $10.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sandy Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Erda.

Stop Ideas Near West Valley City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Valley City, 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 West Valley City.

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

11 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

11 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

59 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

59 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Hills and Erda. Straight-line distance: 23.9 mi (38.46 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
Erda

#2 Erda

Census-designated place in Tooele County, Utah, United States

Population4,642
Coordinates40.6127200, -112.3043900
Altitude1324
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Hills (-111.85077, 40.58106)
End: Erda (-112.30439, 40.61272)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.19 L · about $5.33
Round trip
$10.67
2.74 gal · 10.38 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.33 $10.67
Mid-grade $4.23 $5.80 $11.59
Premium $4.55 $6.23 $12.46
Diesel $5.41 $7.41 $14.83

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Hills and Erda. The current time is 00:41:47.

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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.