How far is Sandy, UT from Moab, UT?

The driving distance from Sandy, UT to Moab, UT is about 221.8 miles (357 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.8 miles (300.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 42m 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
221.8 mi
04h 21m
Flight
186.79 mi
300.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.79 mi
Kilometers
300.61 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.8 mi
Kilometers
356.95 km
Drive Time
04h 21m

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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 04h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moab
Thu, Apr 23, 10:22 AM MDT
Return by in Sandy
Thu, Apr 23, 2:44 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy
2026-04-23T06:01
Arrive Moab
Thu, Apr 23, 10:22 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 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
8:18 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wellington
UT

City in Carbon County, Utah, United States

From Sandy
110.9 mi
02h 10m
To Moab
110.9 mi
02h 10m

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
68°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    37 mi · 40 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price

    2127 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 6 East: Price

    884 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto US 6 East: Price

    1212 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    33.2 mi · 40 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on State Street

    1.1 km · 58 sec · State Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    35 mi · 43 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on West Highway Drive

    2645 ft · 50 sec · West Highway Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    75.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 191: Crescent Junction, Moab

    1555 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Arches, Dead Horse Point, Canyonlands

    26.9 mi · 31 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Center Street

    95 m · 20 sec · Center Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Center Street

    25 m · 8 sec · Center Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
146 mi · 66%
Veterans Memorial Highway
37 mi · 17%
Arches
26.9 mi · 12%
US 6 East
4.55 mi · 2%
Main Street
2.48 mi · 1%
East Main Street
1.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

75.8 mi · 01h 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
04h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
186.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wellington
02h 10m from Sandy
Leave By
8:18 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Sandy and Sunny near Moab.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 221.8 miles (357 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?

Wellington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.9 miles from Sandy and 110.9 miles from Moab.

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

The direct path is about 186.8 miles (300.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 8:18 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.48 one way or $60.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sandy and Sunny near Moab.

Stop Ideas Near Wellington

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

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

RAIL

Helper

19 mi away
1 Depot Street
RAIL

Green River

78 mi away
250 South Broadway
RAIL

Provo

110 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy and Moab. Straight-line distance: 186.79 mi (300.61 km).

Sandy

#1 Sandy

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

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

#2 Moab

City in Grand County, Utah, United States

Population5,373
Coordinates38.5733200, -109.5498400
Altitude1227
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy (-111.8841, 40.59161)
End: Moab (-109.54984, 38.57332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 357 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.83 gal
29.63 L · about $30.48
Round trip
$60.96
15.66 gal · 59.26 L
Estimated CO2
69.6 kg one way
Round trip: 139.2 kg / 307 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $30.48 $60.96
Mid-grade $4.23 $33.13 $66.26
Premium $4.55 $35.62 $71.24
Diesel $5.41 $42.38 $84.75

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy and Moab. The current time is 06:01:22.

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.