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

The driving distance from Sandy Hills, UT to Kanab, UT is about 300.9 miles (484.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.8 miles (397.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
300.87 mi
05h 31m
Flight
246.84 mi
397.25 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.84 mi
Kilometers
397.25 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.87 mi
Kilometers
484.21 km
Drive Time
05h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kanab
Thu, Apr 23, 5:47 AM MDT
Return by in Sandy Hills
Thu, Apr 23, 11:18 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Hills
2026-04-23T00:15
Arrive Kanab
Thu, Apr 23, 5:47 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:32 AM to 1:32 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:56 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sandy Hills
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kanosh
UT

Town in Millard County, Utah, United States

From Sandy Hills
150.5 mi
02h 45m
To Kanab
150.4 mi
02h 45m

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
67°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    197.4 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 20: Panguitch, Kanab

    1922 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    20.5 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Center Street

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Center Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    23.3 mi · 28 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    37 mi · 50 min

  14. 14

    Continue on 100 East

    58 m · 5 sec · 100 East

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 100 East

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
197 mi · 66%
Center Street
67.1 mi · 22%
1300 East
2.63 mi · 1%
11400 South
2.15 mi · 1%
SR 20
1.24 mi
I 15 South
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

197 mi · 03h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.1 mi
246.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kanosh
02h 45m from Sandy Hills
Leave By
5:56 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Sandy Hills and Sunny near Kanab.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 300.9 miles (484.2 km) and usually takes 05h 31m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kanosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.5 miles from Sandy Hills and 150.4 miles from Kanab.

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

The direct path is about 246.8 miles (397.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:56 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.34 one way or $82.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Hills and Kanab. Straight-line distance: 246.84 mi (397.25 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
Kanab

#2 Kanab

City in and county seat of Kane County, Utah, United States

Population4,983
Coordinates37.0474900, -112.5263100
Altitude1515
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Hills (-111.85077, 40.58106)
End: Kanab (-112.52631, 37.04749)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 484 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.62 gal
40.19 L · about $41.34
Round trip
$82.69
21.24 gal · 80.38 L
Estimated CO2
94.4 kg one way
Round trip: 188.8 kg / 416 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $41.34 $82.69
Mid-grade $4.23 $44.93 $89.87
Premium $4.55 $48.31 $96.62
Diesel $5.41 $57.48 $114.95

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 Kanab. The current time is 00:15:19.

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.