How far is Sandy, UT from Draper, UT?
The driving distance from Sandy, UT to Draper, UT is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy and Draper.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy and Draper.
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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
3.6 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 71: 12300 South
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 71: 12300 South, Draper
637 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto 12300 South
1.3 mi · 3 min · 12300 South
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Continue on Draper Parkway
531 ft · 13 sec · Draper Parkway
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Turn slight right onto 970 East
783 ft · 28 sec · 970 East
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Turn right onto Pioneer Road
5 m · 5 sec · Pioneer Road
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Turn left
43 m · 10 sec
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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 Draper.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
3.58 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sandy and Showers And Thunderstorms near Draper.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy to Draper?
The road trip is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Jordan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Sandy and 2.1 miles from Draper.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.78 one way or $1.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Sandy and Showers And Thunderstorms near Draper.
Stop Ideas Near South Jordan
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 South Jordan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy and Draper. Straight-line distance: 4.75 mi (7.64 km).
#1 Sandy
A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 94,871 |
| Coordinates | 40.5916100, -111.8841000 |
| Altitude | 1361 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Draper
The most populous city in Utah County, Utah.
| Population | 48,963 |
| Coordinates | 40.5246700, -111.8638200 |
| Altitude | 1373 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-111.863929, 40.524673)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $0.78 | $1.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $0.85 | $1.69 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $0.91 | $1.82 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $1.08 | $2.16 |
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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