How far is Sandy, UT from Genola, UT?

The driving distance from Sandy, UT to Genola, UT is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.11 mi
01h 09m
Flight
41.18 mi
66.28 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.18 mi
Kilometers
66.28 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.11 mi
Kilometers
91.91 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Genola
Wed, Apr 15, 1:50 AM MDT
Return by in Sandy
Wed, Apr 15, 3:00 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy
2026-04-15T00:41
Arrive Genola
Wed, Apr 15, 1:50 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:12 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sandy
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Orem
UT

The second most populous city in Utah County, Utah.

From Sandy
28.6 mi
00h 34m
To Genola
28.6 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph S
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy and Genola.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sandy and Genola.

  1. 1

    Start on 8800 South

    1885 ft · 1 min · 8800 South

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street

    1311 ft · 26 sec · State Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 9000 South

    2572 ft · 59 sec · 9000 South

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    2227 ft · 56 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    50.1 mi · 53 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West

    1834 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right

    986 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 800 South

    1927 ft · 1 min · 800 South

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.6 km · 4 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy and Genola.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
50.1 mi · 88%
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
2.4 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.19 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.98 mi · 2%
9000 South
0.91 mi · 2%
800 South
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

50.1 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
41.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orem
00h 34m from Sandy
Leave By
4:12 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sandy and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Genola.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sandy to Genola?

The road trip is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Orem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Sandy and 28.6 miles from Genola.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 4:12 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.86 one way or $15.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sandy and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Genola.

Stop Ideas Near Orem

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Orem, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Orem.

RAIL

Provo

8 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

55 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

55 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Helper

99 mi away
1 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy and Genola. Straight-line distance: 41.18 mi (66.28 km).

Sandy

#1 Sandy

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population94,871
Coordinates40.5916100, -111.8841000
Altitude1361
CountryUnited States
Genola

#2 Genola

Town in Utah County, Utah, United States

Population1,597
Coordinates39.9963400, -111.8432700
Altitude1402
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy (-111.8841, 40.59161)
End: Genola (-111.84327, 39.99634)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.63 L · about $7.86
Round trip
$15.73
4.04 gal · 15.26 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.86 $15.73
Mid-grade $4.23 $8.55 $17.09
Premium $4.55 $9.19 $18.38
Diesel $5.41 $10.93 $21.86

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Utah · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy and Genola. The current time is 00:41:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.