How far is Sandy, UT from Aurora, UT?
The driving distance from Sandy, UT to Aurora, UT is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Juab County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy and Aurora.
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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
106.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Scipio
2261 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto State Street
24.4 mi · 29 min · State Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto 100 North
9 m · 1 sec · 100 North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 100 North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy and Aurora.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
106 mi · 01h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Sandy and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Aurora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy to Aurora?
The road trip is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km) and usually takes 02h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Nephi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.1 miles from Sandy and 68 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.69 one way or $37.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sandy and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Nephi
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 Nephi.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 115.38 mi (185.68 km).
#1 Sandy
A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 94,871 |
| Coordinates | 40.5916100, -111.8841000 |
| Altitude | 1361 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aurora
City in Sevier County, Utah, United States
| Population | 1,061 |
| Coordinates | 38.9221900, -111.9340900 |
| Altitude | 1585 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aurora (-111.93409, 38.92219)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $18.69 | $37.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $20.31 | $40.62 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $21.84 | $43.67 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $25.98 | $51.96 |
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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