How far is Sandy, UT from Nibley, UT?

The driving distance from Sandy, UT to Nibley, UT is about 159.6 miles (256.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.2 miles (212.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
159.59 mi
02h 51m
Flight
132.19 mi
212.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.19 mi
Kilometers
212.74 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.59 mi
Kilometers
256.84 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nibley
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM MDT
Return by in Sandy
Thu, Apr 23, 5:05 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy
2026-04-22T23:22
Arrive Nibley
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM MDT

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

Leave by
12:46 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
Levan
UT

Town in Juab County, Utah, United States

From Sandy
79.8 mi
01h 25m
To Nibley
79.8 mi
01h 25m

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
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 26 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    106.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Scipio

    2261 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Street

    24.4 mi · 29 min · State Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    1783 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit left toward I 70 West: Richfield

    2180 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    16.5 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Elsinore, Monroe

    2170 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Elsinore Road

    94 m · 5 sec · Elsinore Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    58 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
106 mi · 67%
State Street
24.6 mi · 15%
I 70 West
16.9 mi · 11%
Main Street
4.19 mi · 3%
West Main Street
1.85 mi · 1%
9000 South
0.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

106 mi · 01h 47m

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
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
132.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Levan
01h 25m from Sandy
Leave By
12:46 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sandy and Chance Rain Showers near Nibley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159.6 miles (256.8 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Levan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.8 miles from Sandy and 79.8 miles from Nibley.

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

The direct path is about 132.2 miles (212.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 12:46 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.92 one way or $43.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Sandy and Chance Rain Showers near Nibley.

Stop Ideas Near Levan

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

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

RAIL

Provo

76 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Helper

88 mi away
1 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy and Nibley. Straight-line distance: 132.19 mi (212.74 km).

Sandy

#1 Sandy

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

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

#2 Nibley

City in Cache County, Utah

Population7,168
Coordinates38.6871900, -112.1224300
Altitude1629
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy (-111.8841, 40.59161)
End: Nibley (-112.12243, 38.68719)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.63 gal
21.32 L · about $21.92
Round trip
$43.84
11.26 gal · 42.64 L
Estimated CO2
50 kg one way
Round trip: 100.1 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $21.92 $43.84
Mid-grade $4.23 $23.82 $47.64
Premium $4.55 $25.61 $51.22
Diesel $5.41 $30.47 $60.94

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 Nibley. The current time is 23:22:08.

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.