How far is Sandy, UT from Hildale, UT?

The driving distance from Sandy, UT to Hildale, UT is about 302 miles (486 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 254.6 miles (409.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
301.96 mi
05h 13m
Flight
254.66 mi
409.84 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
254.66 mi
Kilometers
409.84 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.96 mi
Kilometers
485.95 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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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 05h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hildale
Sat, Apr 11, 1:14 PM MDT
Return by in Sandy
Sat, Apr 11, 6:27 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy
2026-04-11T08:00
Arrive Hildale
Sat, Apr 11, 1:14 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:34 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sandy
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kanosh
UT

Town in Millard County, Utah, United States

From Sandy
151.1 mi
02h 36m
To Hildale
150.9 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph S
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 7:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    267.7 mi · 4 hr 23 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 17: Toquerville, Hurricane

    1421 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    8.7 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South 100 East

    556 ft · 23 sec · South 100 East

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East 100 South

    21.8 mi · 27 min · East 100 South

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Utah Avenue

    1.9 mi · 5 min · West Utah Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Utah Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
268 mi · 89%
East 100 South
21.8 mi · 7%
West Utah Avenue
1.94 mi · 1%
9000 South
0.91 mi
8800 South
0.36 mi
SR 17
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

268 mi · 04h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.4 mi
254.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kanosh
02h 36m from Sandy
Leave By
6:34 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Sandy and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hildale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 302 miles (486 km) and usually takes 05h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kanosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.1 miles from Sandy and 150.9 miles from Hildale.

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

The direct path is about 254.6 miles (409.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:34 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.46 one way or $82.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Sandy and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hildale.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy and Hildale. Straight-line distance: 254.66 mi (409.84 km).

Sandy

#1 Sandy

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

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

#2 Hildale

City in Washington County, Utah, United States

Population2,944
Coordinates37.0036000, -112.9668800
Altitude1539
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy (-111.8841, 40.59161)
End: Hildale (-112.96688, 37.0036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 486 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.65 gal
40.33 L · about $41.46
Round trip
$82.92
21.3 gal · 80.66 L
Estimated CO2
94.6 kg one way
Round trip: 189.3 kg / 417 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $41.46 $82.92
Mid-grade $4.23 $45.06 $90.12
Premium $4.55 $48.45 $96.89
Diesel $5.41 $57.64 $115.28

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy and Hildale. The current time is 08:00:39.

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.