How far is Sandy, UT from Daniel, UT?
The driving distance from Sandy, UT to Daniel, UT is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Utah County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy and Daniel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy and Daniel.
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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
23.3 mi · 25 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 52: 800 North
1089 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance
781 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on Canyon Parkway
3.6 mi · 6 min · Canyon Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 189: Heber City, Midway
2167 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Provo Canyon Road
17.1 mi · 19 min · Provo Canyon Road
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto West 3000 South
1.7 mi · 3 min · West 3000 South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 3000 South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy and Daniel.
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
23.3 mi · 00h 25m
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 Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Daniel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy to Daniel?
The road trip is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Vineyard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.8 miles from Sandy and 24.9 miles from Daniel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 4:28 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.81 one way or $13.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sandy and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Daniel.
Stop Ideas Near Vineyard
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 Vineyard.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy and Daniel. Straight-line distance: 26.03 mi (41.89 km).
#1 Sandy
A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 94,871 |
| Coordinates | 40.5916100, -111.8841000 |
| Altitude | 1361 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Daniel
Town in Wasatch County, Utah, United States
| Population | 1,075 |
| Coordinates | 40.4707900, -111.4146300 |
| Altitude | 1742 |
| Country | United States |
End: Daniel (-111.41463, 40.47079)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.81 | $13.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $7.40 | $14.81 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $7.96 | $15.92 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $9.47 | $18.94 |
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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