How far is Sandy, UT from Kamas, UT?

The driving distance from Sandy, UT to Kamas, UT is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.53 mi
00h 59m
Flight
31.85 mi
51.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.85 mi
Kilometers
51.25 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.53 mi
Kilometers
74.88 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kamas
Thu, Apr 16, 3:56 AM MDT
Return by in Sandy
Thu, Apr 16, 4:56 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy
2026-04-16T02:57
Arrive Kamas
Thu, Apr 16, 3:56 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Summit Park
UT

Census-designated place in Summit County, Utah, United States

From Sandy
23.2 mi
00h 29m
To Kamas
23.3 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph WNW
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 8800 South

    1885 ft · 1 min · 8800 South

  2. 2

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

    2.7 mi · 5 min · State Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 215 East

    1806 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Belt Route

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Belt Route

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Park City, Cheyenne

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    917 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    17.6 mi · 19 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Heber City, Vernal

    1224 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 40: Heber, Vernal

    2081 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 248: Park City, Kamas

    1983 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Kearns Boulevard

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Kearns Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1140 ft · 23 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    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 Kamas.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
17.6 mi · 38%
Kearns Boulevard
11.4 mi · 25%
Belt Route
8.87 mi · 19%
US 40
3.56 mi · 8%
State Street
2.74 mi · 6%
I 80 East
0.81 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
31.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Summit Park
00h 29m from Sandy
Leave By
4:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers leaving Sandy and Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Slight Chance T-storms near Kamas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 23.2 miles from Sandy and 23.3 miles from Kamas.

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

The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 4:30 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.38 one way or $12.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 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 Slight Chance T-storms near Kamas.

Stop Ideas Near Summit Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Summit Park, 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 Summit Park.

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

25 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

25 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

58 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

61 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy and Kamas. Straight-line distance: 31.85 mi (51.25 km).

Sandy

#1 Sandy

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

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

#2 Kamas

City in Summit County, Utah, United States

Population2,344
Coordinates40.6430100, -111.2807400
Altitude1977
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy (-111.8841, 40.59161)
End: Kamas (-111.28074, 40.64301)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.22 L · about $6.38
Round trip
$12.77
3.28 gal · 12.44 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.38 $12.77
Mid-grade $4.23 $6.94 $13.88
Premium $4.55 $7.46 $14.92
Diesel $5.41 $8.88 $17.75

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy and Kamas. The current time is 02:57:19.

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.