How far is Sandy, UT from Alpine, UT?
The driving distance from Sandy, UT to Alpine, UT is about 20 miles (32.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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
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City in Salt Lake and Utah counties in Utah, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy and Alpine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy and Alpine.
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Start on 8800 South
1885 ft · 1 min · 8800 South
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street
1311 ft · 26 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto 9000 South
2572 ft · 59 sec · 9000 South
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Take the ramp slight left
2227 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
10.8 mi · 12 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 92: Timpanogos Highway
2106 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto Timpanogos Highway
1754 ft · 47 sec · Timpanogos Highway
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Continue on Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane
5.3 mi · 7 min · Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane
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Turn left onto North Alpine Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Alpine Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
44 m · 3 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
2020 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Center Street
13 m · 2 sec · West Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy and Alpine.
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.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
10.8 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sandy and Showers And Thunderstorms near Alpine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy to Alpine?
The road trip is about 20 miles (32.2 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Bluffdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from Sandy and 10 miles from Alpine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 7:36 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.76 one way or $5.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Sandy and Showers And Thunderstorms near Alpine.
Stop Ideas Near Bluffdale
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 Bluffdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy and Alpine. Straight-line distance: 11.07 mi (17.81 km).
#1 Sandy
A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 94,871 |
| Coordinates | 40.5916100, -111.8841000 |
| Altitude | 1361 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alpine
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 10,495 |
| Coordinates | 40.4532800, -111.7779900 |
| Altitude | 1509 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alpine (-111.77799, 40.45328)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $3.00 | $6.01 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $3.84 | $7.69 |
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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