Road Trips from Sandy Hills, UT
If you're looking to get out of Sandy Hills this weekend, you've got a solid mix of quick escapes and longer hauls. The majority of these trips stick to surface roads and are manageable within a few hours, making them ideal for day trips. You'll also find options with access to national parks, including Timpanogos Cave, and some routes offer a bit more terrain challenge with high-altitude sections. Consider these if you want a drive that's not too demanding but still offers a change of scenery.
Total Routes
5
Shortest
3.8h
With Parks Nearby
5
Full-day getaway
Weekend trip
Monticello, UT
5h 30m276.5 mi one way
This is the longest option at 5.5 hours, with a drive score of 8. It features mostly surface roads and provides access to multiple national parks: Arches, Timpanogos Cave, and Canyonlands. It's the most ambitious trip for park exploration.
Enterprise, UT
4h 55m280.4 mi one way
Enterprise is the furthest destination at 4.9 hours, boasting a drive score of 8 and high-altitude climbs. It offers access to Zion National Park, Cedar Breaks National Monument, and Timpanogos Cave. This is the top pick for accessing multiple major national parks.
Washington, UT
4h 48m286.5 mi one way
Cedar City, UT
4h 3m239.2 mi one way
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Parowan, UT
3h 45m221.1 mi one way
Monticello, UT
5h 30m276.5 mi one way
Enterprise, UT
4h 55m280.4 mi one way
Washington, UT
4h 48m286.5 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring drives offer access to Timpanogos Cave National Monument, with potential for snow in higher-altitude sections on longer routes.
Summer
Summer routes are ideal for exploring parks like Timpanogos Cave, Arches, Canyonlands, and Zion, with most roads clear.
Fall
Fall presents opportunities for scenic drives to parks like Cedar Breaks and Timpanogos Cave, with autumn colors enhancing the terrain.
Winter
Winter travel may be impacted by weather, particularly on high-altitude sections, but Timpanogos Cave remains accessible.
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