How far is Sandy, UT from Kanab, UT?

The driving distance from Sandy, UT to Kanab, UT is about 300 miles (482.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.3 miles (398 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 55m 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
300.01 mi
05h 27m
Flight
247.3 mi
397.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.3 mi
Kilometers
397.99 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.01 mi
Kilometers
482.82 km
Drive Time
05h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kanab
Thu, Apr 23, 4:02 AM MDT
Return by in Sandy
Thu, Apr 23, 9:30 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy
2026-04-22T22:34
Arrive Kanab
Thu, Apr 23, 4:02 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:28 AM to 1:28 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
6:04 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
150.1 mi
02h 43m
To Kanab
149.9 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    200.4 mi · 3 hr 19 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 20: Panguitch, Kanab

    1922 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    20.5 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Center Street

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Center Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    23.3 mi · 28 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    37 mi · 50 min

  13. 13

    Continue on 100 East

    58 m · 5 sec · 100 East

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 100 East

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
200 mi · 67%
Center Street
67.1 mi · 22%
SR 20
1.24 mi
9000 South
0.91 mi
8800 South
0.36 mi
State Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

200 mi · 03h 19m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.7 mi
247.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kanosh
02h 43m from Sandy
Leave By
6:04 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sandy and Sunny near Kanab.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 300 miles (482.8 km) and usually takes 05h 27m 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 150.1 miles from Sandy and 149.9 miles from Kanab.

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

The direct path is about 247.3 miles (398 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:04 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.23 one way or $82.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Sandy and Sunny near Kanab.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy and Kanab. Straight-line distance: 247.3 mi (397.99 km).

Sandy

#1 Sandy

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

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

#2 Kanab

City in and county seat of Kane County, Utah, United States

Population4,983
Coordinates37.0474900, -112.5263100
Altitude1515
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy (-111.8841, 40.59161)
End: Kanab (-112.52631, 37.04749)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 483 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.59 gal
40.07 L · about $41.23
Round trip
$82.45
21.18 gal · 80.14 L
Estimated CO2
94.1 kg one way
Round trip: 188.2 kg / 415 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $41.23 $82.45
Mid-grade $4.23 $44.81 $89.61
Premium $4.55 $48.17 $96.35
Diesel $5.41 $57.31 $114.63

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy and Kanab. The current time is 22:34:28.

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.