How far is Sandy, UT from River Heights, UT?
The driving distance from Sandy, UT to River Heights, UT is about 93.8 miles (151 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Weber County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy and River Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy and River Heights.
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Start on 8800 South
1885 ft · 1 min · 8800 South
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street
1311 ft · 26 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto 9000 South
2037 ft · 45 sec · 9000 South
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake
1435 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 15: Salt Lake City
148 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
27.9 mi · 30 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
37.9 mi · 39 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 91
899 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto 1100 South
4.5 mi · 6 min · 1100 South
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Continue straight
20.9 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto 700 South
1747 ft · 1 min · 700 South
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Turn left onto Summerwild Avenue
1332 ft · 48 sec · Summerwild Avenue
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Continue on 600 South
1223 ft · 42 sec · 600 South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 600 South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy and River Heights.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
37.9 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Sandy and Rain Showers Likely near River Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy to River Heights?
The road trip is about 93.8 miles (151 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
South Ogden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47 miles from Sandy and 46.9 miles from River Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 2:54 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.89 one way or $25.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sandy and Rain Showers Likely near River Heights.
Stop Ideas Near South Ogden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Ogden.
Ogden, Utah
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Provo
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy and River Heights. Straight-line distance: 78.14 mi (125.76 km).
#1 Sandy
A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 94,871 |
| Coordinates | 40.5916100, -111.8841000 |
| Altitude | 1361 |
| Country | United States |
#2 River Heights
City in Cache County, Utah
| Population | 2,141 |
| Coordinates | 41.7216000, -111.8213300 |
| Altitude | 1396 |
| Country | United States |
End: River Heights (-111.82133, 41.7216)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $12.89 | $25.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $14.00 | $28.01 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $15.06 | $30.11 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $17.91 | $35.83 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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