How far is Sandy Hills, UT from Riverton, UT?
The driving distance from Sandy Hills, UT to Riverton, UT is about 10 miles (16.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Utah County, Utah.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy Hills and Riverton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Hills and Riverton.
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Start on Sandy Hills Drive
148 m · 22 sec · Sandy Hills Drive
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Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive
157 m · 20 sec · Silvercrest Drive
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Turn left onto 1300 East
3.8 mi · 7 min · 1300 East
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Turn right onto Draper Parkway
3272 ft · 1 min · Draper Parkway
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Continue on 12300 South
2.4 mi · 5 min · 12300 South
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Continue on 12600 South
1.5 mi · 3 min · 12600 South
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Turn left onto Redwood Road
60 m · 6 sec · Redwood Road
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Turn right
20 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Hills and Riverton.
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.
1300 East
Turn left onto 1300 East
3.8 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Sandy Hills and Chance Snow Showers near Riverton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy Hills to Riverton?
The road trip is about 10 miles (16.1 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Draper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Sandy Hills and 5.7 miles from Riverton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.36 one way or $2.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Sandy Hills and Chance Snow Showers near Riverton.
Stop Ideas Near Draper
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Draper.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Hills and Riverton. Straight-line distance: 6.18 mi (9.95 km).
#1 Sandy Hills
A census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 89,575 |
| Coordinates | 40.5810600, -111.8507700 |
| Altitude | 1452 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Riverton
A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 44,369 |
| Coordinates | 40.5218900, -111.9391000 |
| Altitude | 1353 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-111.939102, 40.521831)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $1.36 | $2.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $1.89 | $3.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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