How far is Sandy, UT from Highland, UT?
The driving distance from Sandy, UT to Highland, UT is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (20 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Salt Lake and Utah counties in Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy and Highland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy and Highland.
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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
10.8 mi · 12 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 92: Timpanogos Highway
2106 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto Timpanogos Highway
1754 ft · 47 sec · Timpanogos Highway
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Continue on Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane
4.9 mi · 7 min · Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane
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Turn right onto North 5600 West
2046 ft · 58 sec · North 5600 West
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Turn right onto West 10680 North
648 ft · 28 sec · West 10680 North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 10680 North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy and Highland.
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
10.8 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Sandy and Sunny near Highland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy to Highland?
The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Bluffdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Sandy and 9.3 miles from Highland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (20 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:40 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sandy and Sunny near Highland.
Stop Ideas Near Bluffdale
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 Bluffdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy and Highland. Straight-line distance: 12.41 mi (19.97 km).
#1 Sandy
A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 94,871 |
| Coordinates | 40.5916100, -111.8841000 |
| Altitude | 1361 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Highland
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 17,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.4254800, -111.7944700 |
| Altitude | 1518 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland (-111.79447, 40.42548)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $2.75 | $5.50 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $2.96 | $5.91 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
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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