How far is Wendover, UT from Sandy, UT?
The driving distance from Wendover, UT to Sandy, UT is about 128.6 miles (207 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Tooele County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wendover and Sandy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wendover and Sandy.
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Start on the route
6 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Wendover Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Wendover Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 80 East: Salt Lake City
1.2 km · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
99.6 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 201 East: 2100 South
2348 ft · 33 sec
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Continue straight
14.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215 South
1.2 km · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Route
8.1 mi · 9 min · Belt Route
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Take the exit slight right toward US 89: State Street
1031 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto State Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · State Street
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Turn left 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 Wendover 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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
99.6 mi · 01h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wendover and Chance Rain Showers near Sandy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wendover to Sandy?
The road trip is about 128.6 miles (207 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Grantsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.1 miles from Wendover and 64.6 miles from Sandy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 2:48 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.67 one way or $35.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wendover and Chance Rain Showers near Sandy.
Stop Ideas Near Grantsville
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 Grantsville.
Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub
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Provo
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wendover and Sandy. Straight-line distance: 113.31 mi (182.35 km).
#1 Wendover
City in Tooele County, Utah, United States
| Population | 1,483 |
| Coordinates | 40.7371500, -114.0375100 |
| Altitude | 1308 |
| 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: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $17.67 | $35.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $19.21 | $38.42 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $20.65 | $41.30 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $24.57 | $49.14 |
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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