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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Wasatch County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
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.
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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 right onto State Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · State Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 215 East
1806 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Route
8.9 mi · 10 min · Belt Route
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Park City, Cheyenne
1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
917 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
17.6 mi · 19 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Heber City, Vernal
1224 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 40: Heber, Vernal
2081 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
86.5 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
27.3 mi · 31 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1993 ft · 30 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on North 200 East
972 ft · 17 sec · North 200 East
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Turn right onto East 200 North
2.8 mi · 3 min · East 200 North
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Turn right onto 3500 East
1.2 km · 3 min · 3500 East
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Continue on 700 South
2287 ft · 2 min · 700 South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy and Ballard.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wallsburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy and Ballard. Straight-line distance: 104.17 mi (167.65 km).
#1 Sandy
A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 94,871 |
| Coordinates | 40.5916100, -111.8841000 |
| Altitude | 1361 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ballard
Town in Uintah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 1,105 |
| Coordinates | 40.2894000, -109.9432000 |
| Altitude | 1539 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ballard (-109.9432, 40.2894)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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