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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.02 mi
00h 16m
Flight
6.18 mi
9.95 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.18 mi
Kilometers
9.95 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.02 mi
Kilometers
16.12 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverton
Fri, Apr 17, 11:39 PM MDT
Return by in Sandy Hills
Fri, Apr 17, 11:55 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Hills
2026-04-17T23:22
Arrive Riverton
Fri, Apr 17, 11:39 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:58 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sandy Hills
10:00 PM MDT
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
Draper
UT

The most populous city in Utah County, Utah.

From Sandy Hills
4.3 mi
00h 08m
To Riverton
5.7 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Friday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
44°F
Friday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NNW

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.

  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

    3.8 mi · 7 min · 1300 East

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Draper Parkway

    3272 ft · 1 min · Draper Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on 12300 South

    2.4 mi · 5 min · 12300 South

  6. 6

    Continue on 12600 South

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 12600 South

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Redwood Road

    60 m · 6 sec · Redwood Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    20 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
1300 East
3.8 mi · 38%
12300 South
2.44 mi · 24%
12600 South
1.47 mi · 15%
Draper Parkway
0.62 mi · 6%
Silvercrest Drive
0.1 mi · 1%
Sandy Hills Drive
0.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
6.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Draper
00h 08m from Sandy Hills
Leave By
7:58 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

27 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

27 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

37 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

78 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Hills and Riverton. Straight-line distance: 6.18 mi (9.95 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
Riverton

#2 Riverton

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population44,369
Coordinates40.5218900, -111.9391000
Altitude1353
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Hills Drive (-111.850649, 40.581382)
End: (-111.939102, 40.521831)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.34 L · about $1.36
Round trip
$2.73
0.7 gal · 2.68 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Utah · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Hills and Riverton. The current time is 23:22:51.

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.