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

The driving distance from Sandy Hills, UT to Genola, UT is about 58 miles (93.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.4 miles (65 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
57.98 mi
01h 13m
Flight
40.4 mi
65.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.4 mi
Kilometers
65.02 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.98 mi
Kilometers
93.31 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Genola
Wed, Apr 15, 1:51 AM MDT
Return by in Sandy Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 3:04 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Hills
2026-04-15T00:38
Arrive Genola
Wed, Apr 15, 1:51 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Orem
UT

The second most populous city in Utah County, Utah.

From Sandy Hills
29 mi
00h 36m
To Genola
29 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph S
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    47.1 mi · 50 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West

    1834 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right

    986 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 800 South

    1927 ft · 1 min · 800 South

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.6 km · 4 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
47.1 mi · 81%
1300 East
2.63 mi · 5%
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
2.4 mi · 4%
11400 South
2.15 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.19 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.98 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

47.1 mi · 00h 50m

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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
40.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orem
00h 36m from Sandy Hills
Leave By
4:04 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sandy Hills and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Genola.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58 miles (93.3 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Orem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Sandy Hills and 29 miles from Genola.

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

The direct path is about 40.4 miles (65 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 4:04 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.94 one way or $15.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sandy Hills and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Genola.

Stop Ideas Near Orem

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

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

RAIL

Provo

8 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

55 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

55 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Helper

99 mi away
1 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Hills and Genola. Straight-line distance: 40.4 mi (65.02 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
Genola

#2 Genola

Town in Utah County, Utah, United States

Population1,597
Coordinates39.9963400, -111.8432700
Altitude1402
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Hills (-111.85077, 40.58106)
End: Genola (-111.84327, 39.99634)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.74 L · about $7.94
Round trip
$15.88
4.08 gal · 15.48 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.94 $15.88
Mid-grade $4.23 $8.63 $17.26
Premium $4.55 $9.28 $18.56
Diesel $5.41 $11.04 $22.08

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Hills and Genola. The current time is 00:38:33.

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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.