How far is Sandy, UT from Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT?
The driving distance from Sandy, UT to Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3 miles (4.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 19m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy and Little Cottonwood Creek Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy and Little Cottonwood Creek Valley.
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Start on 8800 South
547 ft · 26 sec · 8800 South
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Turn left onto 280 East
771 ft · 23 sec · 280 East
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 8680 South
2330 ft · 1 min · 8680 South
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Turn slight left onto East 8610 South
635 ft · 20 sec · East 8610 South
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Turn right onto 8600 South
1.6 km · 2 min · 8600 South
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Turn left onto 1300 East
1.4 km · 1 min · 1300 East
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Continue on Union Park Avenue
1204 ft · 25 sec · Union Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Forbush Lane
628 ft · 22 sec · Forbush Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Creek Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Creek Road
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Turn left onto Willow Stream Drive
732 ft · 27 sec · Willow Stream Drive
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Turn right onto Stream View Drive
108 m · 12 sec · Stream View Drive
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec · Stream View Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy and Little Cottonwood Creek Valley.
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.
Creek Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Creek Road
1.26 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Sandy and Sunny near Little Cottonwood Creek Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy to Little Cottonwood Creek Valley?
The road trip is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?
Sandy Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.2 miles from Sandy and 2.2 miles from Little Cottonwood Creek Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3 miles (4.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 8:10 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.62 one way or $1.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Sandy and Sunny near Little Cottonwood Creek Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Sandy Hills
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 Sandy Hills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy and Little Cottonwood Creek Valley. Straight-line distance: 3 mi (4.83 km).
#1 Sandy
A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 94,871 |
| Coordinates | 40.5916100, -111.8841000 |
| Altitude | 1361 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Little Cottonwood Creek Valley
Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
| Population | 8,285 |
| Coordinates | 40.6043900, -111.8293800 |
| Altitude | 1409 |
| Country | United States |
End: Little Cottonwood Creek Valley (-111.82938, 40.60439)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.62 | $1.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $0.68 | $1.35 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $0.73 | $1.46 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $0.87 | $1.73 |
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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