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

The driving distance from Sandy Hills, UT to Taylorsville, UT is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.61 mi
00h 15m
Flight
7.56 mi
12.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.56 mi
Kilometers
12.17 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.61 mi
Kilometers
15.46 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylorsville
Fri, Apr 17, 11:41 PM MDT
Return by in Sandy Hills
Fri, Apr 17, 11:57 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Hills
2026-04-17T23:25
Arrive Taylorsville
Fri, Apr 17, 11:41 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
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
Midvale
UT

City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

From Sandy Hills
4.8 mi
00h 07m
To Taylorsville
4.8 mi
00h 07m

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
45°F
Friday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 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

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Belt Route

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 68: Redwood Road

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 68

    63 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Redwood Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Redwood Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4700 South

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
104.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Route
3.56 mi · 37%
1300 East
1.72 mi · 18%
Union Park Avenue
1.58 mi · 16%
Redwood Road
1.45 mi · 15%
I 215 West
0.74 mi · 8%
SR 68
0.37 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Belt Route

Merge slight left onto Belt Route

3.56 mi · 00h 04m

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 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
7.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midvale
00h 07m from Sandy Hills
Leave By
7:58 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Sandy Hills and Chance Snow Showers near Taylorsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

Midvale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Sandy Hills and 4.8 miles from Taylorsville.

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

The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 $1.32 one way or $2.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Sandy Hills and Chance Snow Showers near Taylorsville.

Stop Ideas Near Midvale

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

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

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

17 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

17 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

47 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

68 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Hills and Taylorsville. Straight-line distance: 7.56 mi (12.17 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
Taylorsville

#2 Taylorsville

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population59,402
Coordinates40.6677200, -111.9388300
Altitude1310
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Hills Drive (-111.850649, 40.581382)
End: UT 266 (-111.93883, 40.667704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
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
0.34 gal
1.28 L · about $1.32
Round trip
$2.65
0.68 gal · 2.56 L
Estimated CO2
3 kg one way
Round trip: 6 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.32 $2.65
Mid-grade $4.23 $1.44 $2.88
Premium $4.55 $1.55 $3.09
Diesel $5.41 $1.84 $3.68

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 Taylorsville. The current time is 23:25:26.

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.