How far is Sandy, UT from Ephraim, UT?
The driving distance from Sandy, UT to Ephraim, UT is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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 01m.
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.
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy and Ephraim.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy and Ephraim.
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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
69.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 132
1582 ft · 48 sec
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Turn sharp left onto 100 North
20.9 mi · 28 min · 100 North
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto 400 East
2180 ft · 54 sec · 400 East
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Continue on 15950 North
6.9 mi · 9 min · 15950 North
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Turn right
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Center Street
72 m · 8 sec · Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy and Ephraim.
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
69.8 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sandy and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Ephraim.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy to Ephraim?
The road trip is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Santaquin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Sandy and 52.6 miles from Ephraim.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 2:26 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.44 one way or $28.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sandy and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Ephraim.
Stop Ideas Near Santaquin
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 Santaquin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy and Ephraim. Straight-line distance: 86.56 mi (139.31 km).
#1 Sandy
A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 94,871 |
| Coordinates | 40.5916100, -111.8841000 |
| Altitude | 1361 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ephraim
City in Sanpete County, Utah, United States
| Population | 7,385 |
| Coordinates | 39.3596800, -111.5863100 |
| Altitude | 1689 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ephraim (-111.58631, 39.35968)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $14.44 | $28.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $15.70 | $31.39 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $16.88 | $33.75 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $20.08 | $40.16 |
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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