How far is Sandy, UT from Castle Dale, UT?
The driving distance from Sandy, UT to Castle Dale, UT is about 137.1 miles (220.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.8 miles (170.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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
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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 50m.
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 Carbon County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Sunny
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy and Castle Dale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy and Castle Dale.
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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
37 mi · 40 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price
2127 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 6 East: Price
884 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto US 6 East: Price
1212 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
33.2 mi · 40 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on State Street
1.1 km · 58 sec · State Street
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
29.8 mi · 36 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1927 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto South Carbon Avenue
30 mi · 43 min · South Carbon Avenue
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Turn right onto North Spartan Center Street
55 m · 5 sec · North Spartan Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Spartan Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy and Castle Dale.
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
37 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Sandy and Sunny near Castle Dale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy to Castle Dale?
The road trip is about 137.1 miles (220.7 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Scofield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.6 miles from Sandy and 68.6 miles from Castle Dale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.8 miles (170.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 12:48 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.84 one way or $37.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Sandy and Sunny near Castle Dale.
Stop Ideas Near Scofield
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 Scofield.
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Provo
Green River
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy and Castle Dale. Straight-line distance: 105.75 mi (170.19 km).
#1 Sandy
A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 94,871 |
| Coordinates | 40.5916100, -111.8841000 |
| Altitude | 1361 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Castle Dale
City in Emery County, Utah, United States
| Population | 1,511 |
| Coordinates | 39.2121900, -111.0196100 |
| Altitude | 1730 |
| Country | United States |
End: Castle Dale (-111.01961, 39.21219)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $18.84 | $37.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $20.48 | $40.96 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $22.02 | $44.03 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $26.19 | $52.39 |
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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