How far is Sandy, UT from Parowan, UT?

The driving distance from Sandy, UT to Parowan, UT is about 220.3 miles (354.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.5 miles (316.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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
220.28 mi
03h 41m
Flight
196.56 mi
316.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.56 mi
Kilometers
316.34 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.28 mi
Kilometers
354.5 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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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 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parowan
Sat, Apr 11, 11:42 AM MDT
Return by in Sandy
Sat, Apr 11, 3:24 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy
2026-04-11T08:00
Arrive Parowan
Sat, Apr 11, 11:42 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:36 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

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
Scipio
UT

Town in Millard County, Utah, United States

From Sandy
110.2 mi
01h 50m
To Parowan
110 mi
01h 50m

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
61°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    217.2 mi · 3 hr 35 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 274: Parowan

    1521 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    34 m · 7 sec · West Center Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
217 mi · 99%
North Main Street
1.25 mi · 1%
9000 South
0.91 mi
8800 South
0.36 mi
SR 274
0.29 mi
State Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

217 mi · 03h 35m

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
03h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
196.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scipio
01h 50m from Sandy
Leave By
9:36 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Sandy and Chance Rain Showers near Parowan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 220.3 miles (354.5 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

Scipio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.2 miles from Sandy and 110 miles from Parowan.

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

The direct path is about 196.5 miles (316.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 9:36 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.25 one way or $60.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Scipio

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

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

RAIL

Provo

115 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Helper

118 mi away
1 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy and Parowan. Straight-line distance: 196.56 mi (316.34 km).

Sandy

#1 Sandy

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

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

#2 Parowan

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

Population3,223
Coordinates37.8422000, -112.8280000
Altitude1834
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy (-111.8841, 40.59161)
End: Parowan (-112.828, 37.8422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 355 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.77 gal
29.42 L · about $30.25
Round trip
$60.50
15.54 gal · 58.84 L
Estimated CO2
69.1 kg one way
Round trip: 138.1 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $30.25 $60.50
Mid-grade $4.23 $32.87 $65.75
Premium $4.55 $35.35 $70.69
Diesel $5.41 $42.05 $84.10

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 Parowan. The current time is 08:00:38.

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.