How far is Sandy, UT from South Ogden, UT?

The driving distance from Sandy, UT to South Ogden, UT is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.43 mi
00h 53m
Flight
41.73 mi
67.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.73 mi
Kilometers
67.15 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.43 mi
Kilometers
73.12 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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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 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Ogden
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 AM MDT
Return by in Sandy
Thu, Apr 23, 2:00 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy
2026-04-23T00:13
Arrive South Ogden
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
West Bountiful
UT

City in Davis County, Utah, United States

From Sandy
22.7 mi
00h 26m
To South Ogden
22.7 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sandy and South Ogden.

  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

    2037 ft · 45 sec · 9000 South

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake

    1435 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 15: Salt Lake City

    148 m · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.9 mi · 30 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on South Ogden

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 109

    3181 ft · 42 sec · Oak Hills Drive Exit

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8.6 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Washington Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Washington Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 39th Street

    16 m · 2 sec · 39th Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 39th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
33.5 mi · 74%
Oak Hills Drive Exit
4.61 mi · 10%
SR 109
4.61 mi · 10%
Washington Boulevard
1.34 mi · 3%
9000 South
0.39 mi · 1%
8800 South
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

27.9 mi · 00h 30m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
41.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Bountiful
00h 26m from Sandy
Leave By
4:42 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Sandy and Rain Showers Likely near South Ogden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sandy to South Ogden?

The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

West Bountiful is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Sandy and 22.7 miles from South Ogden.

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

The direct path is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 4:42 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.23 one way or $12.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sandy and Rain Showers Likely near South Ogden.

Stop Ideas Near West Bountiful

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

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

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

15 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

15 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

37 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Provo

77 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy and South Ogden. Straight-line distance: 41.73 mi (67.15 km).

Sandy

#1 Sandy

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population94,871
Coordinates40.5916100, -111.8841000
Altitude1361
CountryUnited States
South Ogden

#2 South Ogden

City in Weber County, Utah, United States

Population17,133
Coordinates41.1918900, -111.9713300
Altitude1356
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy (-111.8841, 40.59161)
End: South Ogden (-111.97133, 41.19189)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.07 L · about $6.23
Round trip
$12.46
3.2 gal · 12.14 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.23 $12.46
Mid-grade $4.23 $6.77 $13.54
Premium $4.55 $7.28 $14.56
Diesel $5.41 $8.66 $17.32

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 South Ogden. The current time is 00:13:19.

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.