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

The driving distance from Sandy Hills, UT to Washington, UT is about 286.5 miles (461.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 254.5 miles (409.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m 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
286.52 mi
04h 48m
Flight
254.53 mi
409.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
254.53 mi
Kilometers
409.62 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
286.52 mi
Kilometers
461.11 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washington
Sat, Apr 11, 6:37 PM MDT
Return by in Sandy Hills
Sat, Apr 11, 11:25 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Hills
2026-04-11T13:48
Arrive Washington
Sat, Apr 11, 6:37 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 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
7:24 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
Meadow
UT

Town in Millard County, Utah, United States

From Sandy Hills
143.4 mi
02h 24m
To Washington
143.2 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph S
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    279.9 mi · 4 hr 35 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    2385 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    3123 ft · 2 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Telegraph Street

    526 ft · 24 sec · East Telegraph Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North 100 East

    41 m · 11 sec · North 100 East

  11. 11

    Turn left

    15 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    6 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
280 mi · 98%
1300 East
2.63 mi · 1%
11400 South
2.15 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.59 mi
I 15 South
0.43 mi
East Telegraph Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

280 mi · 04h 35m

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
04h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
254.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meadow
02h 24m from Sandy Hills
Leave By
7:24 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Sandy Hills and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Washington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 286.5 miles (461.1 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?

Meadow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.4 miles from Sandy Hills and 143.2 miles from Washington.

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

The direct path is about 254.5 miles (409.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 7:24 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.36 one way or $78.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Sandy Hills and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Washington.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Hills and Washington. Straight-line distance: 254.53 mi (409.62 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
Washington

#2 Washington

City in Washington County, Kansas

Population31,939
Coordinates37.1305400, -113.5082900
Altitude851
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Hills (-111.85077, 40.58106)
End: Washington (-113.50829, 37.13054)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 461 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.11 gal
38.27 L · about $39.36
Round trip
$78.72
20.22 gal · 76.54 L
Estimated CO2
89.8 kg one way
Round trip: 179.7 kg / 396 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $39.36 $78.72
Mid-grade $4.23 $42.78 $85.55
Premium $4.55 $45.99 $91.98
Diesel $5.41 $54.72 $109.43

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Hills and Washington. The current time is 13:48:31.

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.