How far is Sandy, UT from Nephi, UT?

The driving distance from Sandy, UT to Nephi, UT is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61 miles (98.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.49 mi
01h 17m
Flight
60.95 mi
98.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.95 mi
Kilometers
98.09 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.49 mi
Kilometers
115.05 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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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 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nephi
Sat, Apr 11, 9:19 AM MDT
Return by in Sandy
Sat, Apr 11, 10:37 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy
2026-04-11T08:01
Arrive Nephi
Sat, Apr 11, 9:19 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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

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
Springville
UT

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

From Sandy
35.8 mi
00h 38m
To Nephi
35.7 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph S
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    67 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business, SR 28

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
67 mi · 94%
9000 South
0.91 mi · 1%
8800 South
0.36 mi
I 15 Business
0.29 mi
State Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

67 mi · 01h 09m

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
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
61 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springville
00h 38m from Sandy
Leave By
3:54 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Sandy and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nephi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Springville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.8 miles from Sandy and 35.7 miles from Nephi.

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

The direct path is about 61 miles (98.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.81 one way or $19.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Sandy and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nephi.

Stop Ideas Near Springville

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

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

RAIL

Provo

8 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

71 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

71 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Helper

84 mi away
1 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy and Nephi. Straight-line distance: 60.95 mi (98.09 km).

Sandy

#1 Sandy

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

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

#2 Nephi

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

Population6,479
Coordinates39.7102300, -111.8363200
Altitude1563
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy (-111.8841, 40.59161)
End: Nephi (-111.83632, 39.71023)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.52 gal
9.55 L · about $9.81
Round trip
$19.62
5.04 gal · 19.1 L
Estimated CO2
22.4 kg one way
Round trip: 44.8 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.81 $19.62
Mid-grade $4.23 $10.66 $21.32
Premium $4.55 $11.46 $22.93
Diesel $5.41 $13.64 $27.28

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy and Nephi. The current time is 08:01:33.

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.