How far is Sandy, UT from Ballard, UT?

The driving distance from Sandy, UT to Ballard, UT is about 149.8 miles (241 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
149.75 mi
02h 59m
Flight
104.17 mi
167.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.17 mi
Kilometers
167.65 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.75 mi
Kilometers
241 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ballard
Thu, Apr 23, 8:39 AM MDT
Return by in Sandy
Thu, Apr 23, 11:38 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy
2026-04-23T05:39
Arrive Ballard
Thu, Apr 23, 8:39 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:30 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sandy
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Wallsburg
UT

Town in Wasatch County, Utah, United States

From Sandy
74.8 mi
01h 29m
To Ballard
74.9 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sandy and Ballard.

  1. 1

    Start on 8800 South

    1885 ft · 1 min · 8800 South

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · State Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 215 East

    1806 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Belt Route

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Belt Route

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Park City, Cheyenne

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    917 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    17.6 mi · 19 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Heber City, Vernal

    1224 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 40: Heber, Vernal

    2081 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    86.5 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    27.3 mi · 31 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    1993 ft · 30 sec · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North 200 East

    972 ft · 17 sec · North 200 East

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East 200 North

    2.8 mi · 3 min · East 200 North

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 3500 East

    1.2 km · 3 min · 3500 East

  16. 16

    Continue on 700 South

    2287 ft · 2 min · 700 South

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 40
86.9 mi · 58%
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
27.3 mi · 18%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
17.6 mi · 12%
Belt Route
8.87 mi · 6%
East 200 North
2.84 mi · 2%
State Street
2.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 40

Merge slight left

86.5 mi · 01h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.6 mi
104.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wallsburg
01h 29m from Sandy
Leave By
12:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Sandy and Mostly Sunny near Ballard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sandy to Ballard?

The road trip is about 149.8 miles (241 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Wallsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.8 miles from Sandy and 74.9 miles from Ballard.

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

The direct path is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 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 12:30 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.56 one way or $41.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sandy and Mostly Sunny near Ballard.

Stop Ideas Near Wallsburg

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

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

RAIL

Provo

27 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

58 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

59 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Helper

92 mi away
1 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy and Ballard. Straight-line distance: 104.17 mi (167.65 km).

Sandy

#1 Sandy

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population94,871
Coordinates40.5916100, -111.8841000
Altitude1361
CountryUnited States
Ballard

#2 Ballard

Town in Uintah County, Utah, United States

Population1,105
Coordinates40.2894000, -109.9432000
Altitude1539
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy (-111.8841, 40.59161)
End: Ballard (-109.9432, 40.2894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.28 gal
20 L · about $20.56
Round trip
$41.11
10.56 gal · 40 L
Estimated CO2
46.9 kg one way
Round trip: 93.8 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $20.56 $41.11
Mid-grade $4.23 $22.34 $44.68
Premium $4.55 $24.02 $48.04
Diesel $5.41 $28.58 $57.15

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy and Ballard. The current time is 05:39:36.

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.