How far is Sandy, UT from Mapleton, UT?

The driving distance from Sandy, UT to Mapleton, UT is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
42.1 mi
00h 50m
Flight
35.71 mi
57.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.71 mi
Kilometers
57.47 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.1 mi
Kilometers
67.76 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mapleton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM MDT
Return by in Sandy
Thu, Apr 23, 6:54 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy
2026-04-23T05:13
Arrive Mapleton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
American Fork
UT

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

From Sandy
21.1 mi
00h 25m
To Mapleton
21.1 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    35 mi · 37 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 77: 400 South

    1464 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 77: Springville, Mapleton, Springville Art Museum, 400 South

    141 m · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto 400 South

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 400 South

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street

    703 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    1573 ft · 33 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto State Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Street

  12. 12

    Continue on 1600 West

    2684 ft · 53 sec · 1600 West

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Maple Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
35 mi · 83%
400 South
1.88 mi · 4%
State Street
1.68 mi · 4%
Maple Street
1.02 mi · 2%
9000 South
0.91 mi · 2%
1600 West
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

35 mi · 00h 37m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
35.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
American Fork
00h 25m from Sandy
Leave By
4:48 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Sandy and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance T-storms near Mapleton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

American Fork is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Sandy and 21.1 miles from Mapleton.

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

The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sandy and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance T-storms near Mapleton.

Stop Ideas Near American Fork

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around American Fork, 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 American Fork.

RAIL

Provo

20 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

44 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

44 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

95 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy and Mapleton. Straight-line distance: 35.71 mi (57.47 km).

Sandy

#1 Sandy

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

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

#2 Mapleton

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

Population11,139
Coordinates40.1302300, -111.5785300
Altitude1442
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy (-111.8841, 40.59161)
End: Mapleton (-111.57853, 40.13023)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.62 L · about $5.76
Round trip
$11.52
2.96 gal · 11.24 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.76 $11.52
Mid-grade $4.23 $6.26 $12.52
Premium $4.55 $6.73 $13.47
Diesel $5.41 $8.01 $16.02

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 Mapleton. The current time is 05:13:45.

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.