Great Sand Dunes to Springdale: Road Trip Guide & Distance

407.9 miles 656.5 km · straight line
489.5 miles estimated 787.8 km · driving distance
9h 51min estimated drive time
$47 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
266° W bearing direction

How far is Great Sand Dunes from Springdale?

The distance from Great Sand Dunes to Springdale is 407.9 miles (656.5 km) as the crow flies. Springdale is located W of Great Sand Dunes. By car, the driving distance is approximately 489.5 miles, taking about 9h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Great Sand Dunes in Colorado and Springdale in Utah.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Great Sand Dunes and Springdale. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Great Sand Dunes to Springdale

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 51min $47 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 49min $39–$73* Budget
Train ~9h 21min $59–$171* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Sand Dunes & Springdale

Quick Facts

Great Sand Dunes
37.79°N, 105.59°W
America/Denver
2400m elevation
Springdale
37.19°N, 113.00°W
America/Denver
1158m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 136 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 61 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients