How far is Sandy, UT from Salina, UT?

The driving distance from Sandy, UT to Salina, UT is about 137.1 miles (220.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.9 miles (181.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
137.16 mi
02h 27m
Flight
112.9 mi
181.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.9 mi
Kilometers
181.69 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.16 mi
Kilometers
220.73 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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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 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salina
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 AM MDT
Return by in Sandy
Thu, Apr 23, 3:16 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy
2026-04-22T22:20
Arrive Salina
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:34 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
Nephi
UT

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

From Sandy
68.6 mi
01h 13m
To Salina
68.5 mi
01h 13m

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
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 20 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.3 mi · 34 min · State Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    49 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Street

    16 m · 1 sec · State Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
106 mi · 78%
State Street
27.6 mi · 20%
9000 South
0.91 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.76 mi · 1%
US 50 East
0.43 mi
8800 South
0.36 mi
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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
112.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nephi
01h 13m from Sandy
Leave By
1:34 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137.1 miles (220.7 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Nephi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.6 miles from Sandy and 68.5 miles from Salina.

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

The direct path is about 112.9 miles (181.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 1:34 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.84 one way or $37.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Nephi

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

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

RAIL

Provo

59 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Helper

84 mi away
1 Depot Street
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

117 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

117 mi away
300 South 600 West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy and Salina. Straight-line distance: 112.9 mi (181.69 km).

Sandy

#1 Sandy

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

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

#2 Salina

City in Sevier County, Utah, United States

Population2,648
Coordinates38.9577400, -111.8599300
Altitude1573
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy (-111.8841, 40.59161)
End: Salina (-111.85993, 38.95774)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.84 gal
18.32 L · about $18.84
Round trip
$37.68
9.68 gal · 36.64 L
Estimated CO2
43 kg one way
Round trip: 86 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $18.84 $37.68
Mid-grade $4.23 $20.48 $40.96
Premium $4.55 $22.02 $44.03
Diesel $5.41 $26.19 $52.39

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 Salina. The current time is 22:20:51.

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.