How far is Sandy, UT from South Jordan Heights, UT?
The driving distance from Sandy, UT to South Jordan Heights, UT is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.9 miles (6.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Sunny
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy and South Jordan Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy and South Jordan 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
2572 ft · 59 sec · 9000 South
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Take the ramp slight left
2227 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 151 West: 10600 South
962 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on South Jordan
774 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto 10600 South
1.3 km · 1 min · 10600 South
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Continue on 10515 South
1146 ft · 24 sec · 10515 South
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Continue on South Jordan Parkway
2495 ft · 49 sec · South Jordan Parkway
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Continue on 10400 South
1078 ft · 24 sec · 10400 South
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Continue on South Jordan Parkway
902 ft · 19 sec · South Jordan Parkway
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Continue on 10400 South
1627 ft · 39 sec · 10400 South
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Continue on Miners Mile
1802 ft · 38 sec · Miners Mile
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Continue on 10400 South
612 ft · 17 sec · 10400 South
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Turn right onto Temple View Drive
569 ft · 19 sec · Temple View Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Temple View Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy and South Jordan Heights.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
1.31 mi · 00h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Sandy and Patchy Frost then Sunny near South Jordan Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy to South Jordan Heights?
The road trip is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km) and usually takes 00h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Jordan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Sandy and 2.9 miles from South Jordan Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.9 miles (6.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.82 one way or $1.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Sandy and Patchy Frost then Sunny near South Jordan Heights.
Stop Ideas Near South Jordan
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 Jordan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy and South Jordan Heights. Straight-line distance: 3.93 mi (6.32 km).
#1 Sandy
A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 94,871 |
| Coordinates | 40.5916100, -111.8841000 |
| Altitude | 1361 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Jordan Heights
City in United States of America
| Population | 37,141 |
| Coordinates | 40.5638400, -111.9493800 |
| Altitude | 1377 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Jordan Heights (-111.94938, 40.56384)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.82 | $1.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $0.89 | $1.78 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $0.96 | $1.91 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $1.14 | $2.27 |
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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