Origin
American Fork, UT
Late night in American Fork on Tuesday
Local time
4:48 AM
MDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from American Fork, UT to Sandy, UT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
19.3 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
American Fork, UT
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Sandy, UT
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Trip Overview
American Fork, UT to Sandy, UT is 19.3 miles and takes about 24 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway and Main Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, local drive entirely within Utah's Mountain West region. Expect a route with frequent turns, typical of navigating between communities. With a duration under 30 minutes, this trip is ideal for a quick errand or a brief transit between nearby towns. You won't need to plan for an overnight stay, and the minimal mileage makes it an easy addition to any day's activities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 16.3 mi | 17m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 9000 South | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 8800 South | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 100 East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 16.3 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between American Fork, UT and Sandy, UT.
1
Start on SR 74
44 ft
·
5 sec
·
100 East
2
Turn right onto US 89
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
4
Merge onto I 15
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 295
Toward SR 209: 9000 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
332 ft
·
10 sec
Toward SR 209: Snowbird, Alta, Sandy
7
Turn right onto SR 209
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
9000 South
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto US 89
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
State Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto 8800 South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
8800 South
10
Arrive at destination
8800 South
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 89 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 89 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
17.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward SR 209: 9000 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 295
Toward SR 209: 9000 South
7
18.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 209: Snowbird, Alta, Sandy
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 209: Snowbird, Alta, Sandy
5
18.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
SR 209 / 9000 South
Turn right onto SR 209 / 9000 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.06 one way
$6.12 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $3.21 | $6.41 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Sandy, UT
Late night in Sandy on Tuesday
Local time
4:48 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized by frequent turns, offering a feel more like local navigation than a highway cruise, as indicated by its "Turn-heavy local drive" profile. You'll primarily be on Veterans Memorial Highway and Main Street, with a portion on 9000 South. There's no highway driving involved, with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.3 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway. This means you'll be adjusting your speed and direction fairly often as you traverse the local road network.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.3 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 89 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.3 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 89 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from American Fork, UT to Sandy, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Alta along the way.
Alta
18.2 mi in
|
~21m
About the Cities
Arriving in Sandy, UT
Full guide →Sandy is a city just south of Salt Lake City in Utah's Wasatch Range. It is one of the major suburbs of Salt Lake City.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 19.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Sandy, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 89 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sandy, UT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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