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

The driving distance from Sandy Hills, UT to Highland, UT is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.86 mi
00h 33m
Flight
15.9 mi
25.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.9 mi
Kilometers
25.59 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.86 mi
Kilometers
38.4 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Highland
Thu, Nov 12, 2:30 AM MST
Return by in Sandy Hills
Thu, Nov 12, 3:04 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Hills
2026-11-12T01:57
Arrive Highland
Thu, Nov 12, 2:30 AM MST
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM MST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sandy Hills
10:00 PM MST
Flexible departure

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
Taylorsville
UT

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

From Sandy Hills
11.9 mi
00h 16m
To Highland
11.9 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM MST
Wind
3 mph SSE
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM MST
Wind
3 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.3 mi · 9 min · 2100 South Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward SR 111

    1490 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on 8400 West

    1.5 km · 2 min · 8400 West

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 3100 South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 3100 South

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 9050 West

    71 m · 8 sec · 9050 West

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9050 West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Route
9.97 mi · 42%
2100 South Freeway
7.25 mi · 30%
1300 East
1.72 mi · 7%
Union Park Avenue
1.58 mi · 7%
8400 West
0.95 mi · 4%
3100 South
0.81 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Belt Route

Merge slight left onto Belt Route

9.97 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
15.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Taylorsville
00h 16m from Sandy Hills
Leave By
7:24 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sandy Hills and Sunny near Highland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Taylorsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Sandy Hills and 11.9 miles from Highland.

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

The direct path is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Taylorsville

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

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

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

54 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

62 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Hills and Highland. Straight-line distance: 15.9 mi (25.59 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
Highland

#2 Highland

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

Population19,241
Coordinates40.7043900, -112.1068900
Altitude1327
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Hills (-111.85077, 40.58106)
End: Highland (-112.10689, 40.70439)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.84 gal
3.19 L · about $3.62
Round trip
$7.25
1.68 gal · 6.38 L
Estimated CO2
7.5 kg one way
Round trip: 14.9 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $3.62 $7.25
Mid-grade $4.61 $3.87 $7.74
Premium $4.86 $4.08 $8.16
Diesel $6.28 $5.27 $10.55

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Hills and Highland. The current time is 01:57:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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