How far is Sandy, UT from Roosevelt, UT?

The driving distance from Sandy, UT to Roosevelt, UT is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
145.54 mi
02h 51m
Flight
101.68 mi
163.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.68 mi
Kilometers
163.64 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.54 mi
Kilometers
234.22 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 Roosevelt
Thu, Apr 23, 12:55 AM MDT
Return by in Sandy
Thu, Apr 23, 3:46 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy
2026-04-22T22:04
Arrive Roosevelt
Thu, Apr 23, 12:55 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
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM MDT

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

Leave by
12:48 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
Wallsburg
UT

Town in Wasatch County, Utah, United States

From Sandy
72.7 mi
01h 25m
To Roosevelt
72.8 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
64°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 25 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 8800 South

    1885 ft · 1 min · 8800 South

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · State Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 215 East

    1806 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Belt Route

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Belt Route

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Park City, Cheyenne

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    917 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    17.6 mi · 19 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Heber City, Vernal

    1224 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 40: Heber, Vernal

    2081 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    86.5 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    27.3 mi · 31 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    1961 ft · 27 sec · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 40
86.9 mi · 60%
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
27.3 mi · 19%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
17.6 mi · 12%
Belt Route
8.87 mi · 6%
State Street
2.74 mi · 2%
I 80 East
0.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 40

Merge slight left

86.5 mi · 01h 41m

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 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.8 mi
101.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wallsburg
01h 25m from Sandy
Leave By
12:48 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sandy and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Roosevelt.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.5 miles (234.2 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?

Wallsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.7 miles from Sandy and 72.8 miles from Roosevelt.

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

The direct path is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.01 one way or $40.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Sandy and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Roosevelt.

Stop Ideas Near Wallsburg

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

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

RAIL

Provo

27 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

58 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

59 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Helper

92 mi away
1 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy and Roosevelt. Straight-line distance: 101.68 mi (163.64 km).

Sandy

#1 Sandy

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

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

#2 Roosevelt

City in Duchesne County, Utah, United States

Population7,261
Coordinates40.2994000, -109.9887600
Altitude1553
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy (-111.8841, 40.59161)
End: Roosevelt (-109.98876, 40.2994)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.14 gal
19.44 L · about $20.01
Round trip
$40.02
10.28 gal · 38.88 L
Estimated CO2
45.7 kg one way
Round trip: 91.4 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $20.01 $40.02
Mid-grade $4.23 $21.75 $43.49
Premium $4.55 $23.38 $46.76
Diesel $5.41 $27.82 $55.64

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 Roosevelt. The current time is 22:04:19.

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.