Drive or Fly: Sandy, UT to Beaver, UT?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

At this distance, driving is almost always faster and cheaper door-to-door.

Drive

Door to Door

3h 11m

Distance

186.7 mi

Total Cost

$64

CO2

75 kg

Cost Breakdown

Fuel$29
Meals (1 day)$35
+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines
+ Comfortable one-day drive
+ Stop anywhere along the route
+ Have your own car at the destination
+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying
Wear and tear on vehicle
Fuel price fluctuations
Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

4h

20m in the air

Air Distance

165 mi

Total Cost

$127

CO2

42 kg

Cost Breakdown

Estimated ticket$127

Nearest Airports

Sandy, UTSalt Lake City International Airport (14 mi)
Beaver, UTMilford Municipal Airport (23 mi)
+ Less physical fatigue
+ Predictable arrival time
Airport security and check-in overhead
Luggage fees and restrictions
Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 3h 11m 4h
Total cost (1 person) $64 $127
Carbon footprint 75 kg CO2 42 kg CO2
Flexibility High Low
Luggage Unlimited Restricted

Costs are rough estimates based on US averages. Flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Sandy, UT to Beaver, UT with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.