Traveling from Beaver to Sandy covers 186.5 miles through the Mountain West, a journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 10 minutes. Because the total duration is quite manageable, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $30 for fuel to complete the transit. The path primarily utilizes Veterans Memorial Highway, North Main Street, and 9000 South to navigate between these two Utah locations. Whether you are heading north for business or a visit, the drive is straightforward enough to keep your planning simple and your travel time efficient.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
93.3 miles from Beaver, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 35m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
183.1 mi
3h 3m
North Main Street
1.5 mi
3m
9000 South
0.4 mi
<1m
8800 South
0.4 mi
1m
State Street
0.3 mi
<1m
East 200 North Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 183.1 mi, about 3h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaver, UT and Sandy, UT.
1
Start on SR 153
64 ft·3 sec·East 200 North Street
2
Turn right onto I 15 Bu; SR 160
1.5 mi·3 min·North Main Street
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·55 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake
4
Merge onto I 15
183 mi·3 hr 3 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 295Toward SR 209: 9000 SouthUse 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
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 10-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility when choosing your departure time. Plan for at least one stop along the way to break up the 186.5-mile trek and keep your focus sharp during the more technical, turn-heavy sections. Since your fuel costs will hover around $30, it is wise to fill up before you leave Beaver to avoid any mid-route stress. Because the longest uninterrupted stretch spans 183.1 miles, try to time your pit stop once you exit the Veterans Memorial Highway to reset before navigating the final local roads. Keeping these logistics in mind will help you maintain a steady pace as you head north.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 93.3 miles from Beaver, UT, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 183.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 41 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.3 miles or 1h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sandy, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Beaver, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Beaver, UT
This is one driving day of about 186.5 miles and 3h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Beaver, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 183.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 185.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|I 15 Bu; SR 160 / North Main Street
Turn right onto I 15 Bu; SR 160 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.9 mi into trip|~4m 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
185.1 mi into trip|~3h 7m 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
185.4 mi into trip|~3h 7m 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
185.4 mi into trip|~3h 8m in|SR 209 / 9000 South
Turn right onto SR 209 / 9000 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.55 one way
$59.11 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg65 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$30.98
$61.96
premium
$4.53
$33.27
$66.54
diesel
$5.61
$41.18
$82.35
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
55.9
0
$19.58
$8.95
Efficient EV
46.6
0
$16.32
$7.46
EV Truck/SUV
74.6
0
$26.11
$11.94
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Beaver, UT
Late night
in Beaver on Tuesday
Local time
2:45 AM
MDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Sunny
SSW 10 to 14 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 20 at 1:47PM MDT until April 22 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Sandy, UT
Late night
in Sandy on Tuesday
Local time
2:45 AM
MDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Sunny
S 10 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 20 at 1:47PM MDT until April 22 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
6 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
3h 10m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
$12
near mile 167.2
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local driving experience as you make your way toward Sandy. While the route spans 186.5 miles, you will spend the vast majority of your time on a single primary artery, with 183.1 miles of the journey dedicated to the Veterans Memorial Highway. Despite this long stretch, the route does not rely on highway travel for its primary navigation, resulting in a 0% highway share. You will notice the road's personality shift from wide-open stretches to more localized, turn-heavy segments as you transition off the main highway and move toward the final approach on 9000 South. It is a drive that requires your full attention rather than a monotonous cruise.
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: 183.1 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 15 Bu; SR 160 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 10m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 15 Bu; SR 160 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 185.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Beaver in Central Utah is a town of 3,200 people (2019) close to the Tushar Mountains, and anyone who visits the town feels like they are at the foothills of the Rockies.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 183.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 10 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 15 Bu; SR 160 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 185.1 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Sandy, UT, but most travelers stay overnight.
