How far is Santa Clara, UT from Sandy, UT?
The driving distance from Santa Clara, UT to Sandy, UT is about 295.1 miles (474.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 257.2 miles (414 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Millard County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Clara and Sandy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Clara and Sandy.
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Start on Santa Clara Drive
1.1 mi · 3 min · Santa Clara Drive
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Continue on West Sunset Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · West Sunset Boulevard
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Continue on Bluff Street
1 mi · 2 min · Bluff Street
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Turn left onto Saint George Boulevard
2 mi · 5 min · Saint George Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
1795 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
286.6 mi · 4 hr 42 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 209: 9000 South
1639 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 209: Snowbird, Alta, Sandy
101 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto 9000 South
2373 ft · 55 sec · 9000 South
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Turn left onto State Street
1417 ft · 32 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto 8800 South
1885 ft · 1 min · 8800 South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 8800 South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Clara and Sandy.
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
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
287 mi · 04h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Santa Clara and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Clara to Sandy?
The road trip is about 295.1 miles (474.9 km) and usually takes 04h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kanosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.4 miles from Santa Clara and 147.7 miles from Sandy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 257.2 miles (414 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:38 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.53 one way or $81.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Santa Clara and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandy.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Clara and Sandy. Straight-line distance: 257.22 mi (413.96 km).
#1 Santa Clara
City in Washingon County, Utah, United States
| Population | 8,632 |
| Coordinates | 37.1330400, -113.6541300 |
| Altitude | 842 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sandy
A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 94,871 |
| Coordinates | 40.5916100, -111.8841000 |
| Altitude | 1361 |
| Country | United States |
End: 8800 South (-111.8841, 40.591674)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 475 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
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 | $40.53 | $81.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $44.04 | $88.09 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $47.36 | $94.71 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $56.34 | $112.68 |
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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