How far is Sandy, UT from Francis, UT?
The driving distance from Sandy, UT to Francis, UT is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.7 miles (51 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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 01h 02m.
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.
Census-designated place in Summit County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers
Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy and Francis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy and Francis.
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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
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 248: Park City, Kamas
1983 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto Kearns Boulevard
11.4 mi · 16 min · Kearns Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Main Village Way
6 m · 1 sec · West Main Village Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Village Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy and Francis.
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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
17.6 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers leaving Sandy and Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Snow Showers near Francis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy to Francis?
The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Summit Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Sandy and 24.2 miles from Francis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.7 miles (51 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 4:24 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.66 one way or $13.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers around Sandy and Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Snow Showers near Francis.
Stop Ideas Near Summit Park
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 Summit Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy and Francis. Straight-line distance: 31.68 mi (50.98 km).
#1 Sandy
A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 94,871 |
| Coordinates | 40.5916100, -111.8841000 |
| Altitude | 1361 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Francis
Town in Summit County, Utah, United States
| Population | 1,611 |
| Coordinates | 40.6105100, -111.2807400 |
| Altitude | 2000 |
| Country | United States |
End: Francis (-111.28074, 40.61051)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.66 | $13.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $7.24 | $14.47 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $7.78 | $15.56 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $9.25 | $18.51 |
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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