How far is Willard, UT from Sandy, UT?

The driving distance from Willard, UT to Sandy, UT is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.66 mi
00h 21m
Flight
8.3 mi
13.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.3 mi
Kilometers
13.35 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.66 mi
Kilometers
17.15 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy
Thu, Oct 15, 1:04 PM MDT
Return by in Willard
Thu, Oct 15, 1:26 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Willard
2026-10-15T12:43
Arrive Sandy
Thu, Oct 15, 1:04 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Willard
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Murray
UT

The most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

From Willard
5 mi
00h 10m
To Sandy
5.7 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NNE
Destination
40°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2990 South

    123 m · 23 sec · 2990 South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Melbourne Street

    2253 ft · 1 min · Melbourne Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 3300 South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 3300 South

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 1300 East

    2.4 mi · 5 min · 1300 East

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Murray Holladay Road

    2192 ft · 45 sec · Murray Holladay Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Murray Holladay Road

    72 m · 9 sec · Murray Holladay Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Van Winkle Expressway

    600 ft · 19 sec · Van Winkle Expressway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 900 East

    3.9 mi · 7 min · 900 East

  9. 9

    Continue on 700 East

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 700 East

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto East 8610 South

    635 ft · 17 sec · East 8610 South

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto 8680 South

    2330 ft · 1 min · 8680 South

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 280 East

    771 ft · 25 sec · 280 East

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 8800 South

    547 ft · 19 sec · 8800 South

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8800 South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
130.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
900 East
3.88 mi · 36%
1300 East
2.36 mi · 22%
700 East
1.13 mi · 11%
3300 South
0.8 mi · 8%
Murray Holladay Road
0.46 mi · 4%
8680 South
0.44 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

900 East

Turn left onto 900 East

3.88 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
8.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Murray
00h 10m from Willard
Leave By
7:48 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Willard and Mostly Clear near Sandy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Murray is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Willard and 5.7 miles from Sandy.

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

The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:48 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.84 one way or $3.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Willard and Mostly Clear near Sandy.

Stop Ideas Near Murray

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

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

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

11 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

11 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

53 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

62 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Willard and Sandy. Straight-line distance: 8.3 mi (13.35 km).

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#1 Willard

Positioned along the western slope of the Wasatch Range in Box Elder County, this settlement sits at an elevation of roughly 4508 feet near the eastern shores of Willard Bay.

Population0
Coordinates40.7063400, -111.8374300
Altitude1374
CountryUnited States
Sandy

#2 Sandy

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population94,871
Coordinates40.5916100, -111.8841000
Altitude1361
CountryUnited States
Start: 2990 South (-111.837418, 40.706065)
End: 8800 South (-111.8841, 40.591674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.42 L · about $1.84
Round trip
$3.67
0.76 gal · 2.84 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.83 $1.84 $3.67
Mid-grade $5.12 $1.95 $3.89
Premium $5.36 $2.04 $4.07
Diesel $6.28 $2.39 $4.77

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Willard and Sandy. The current time is 12:43:31.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.