Origin
Benjamin, UT
Morning in Benjamin on Tuesday
Local time
6:21 AM
MDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Benjamin, UT to Sandy Hills, 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
57m
Distance
46.6 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Benjamin, UT
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Sandy Hills, UT
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Benjamin to Sandy Hills covers 46.6 miles and typically takes about 57 minutes of driving time. This straightforward journey within the Mountain West is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You should budget approximately $7 for fuel to complete the trek. The route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, utilizing Veterans Memorial Highway, 8000 South, and Sego Lily Drive. Because this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to head out whenever it best fits your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 39.3 mi | 42m |
| 8000 South | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Sego Lily Drive | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 9400 South | 1 mi | 1m |
| 3200 West | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 700 East | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 10600 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 39.3 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benjamin, UT and Sandy Hills, UT.
1
Start on this road
55 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto SR 147
111 ft
·
7 sec
·
7300 South
3
Turn right onto SR 115
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
3200 West
4
Turn left onto 8000 South
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
8000 South
5
Continue on SR 164
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
SR 164
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
7
Merge onto I 15; US 6
39 mi
·
42 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
327 ft
·
4 sec
Exit 293
Toward SR 151: 10600 South
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
204 ft
·
2 sec
Toward Monroe Street North, 10600 South East
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Toward East 10600 South
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto 10600 South
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
10600 South
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto US 89
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Sego Lily Drive
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Sego Lily Drive
14
Turn left onto SR 71
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
700 East
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto 9400 South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
9400 South
16
Continue on SR 209
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
9400 South
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto 1300 East
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
1300 East
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto Silvercrest Drive
516 ft
·
19 sec
·
Silvercrest Drive
19
Turn right onto Sandy Hills Drive
485 ft
·
16 sec
·
Sandy Hills Drive
20
Arrive at destination
Sandy Hills Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.3 miles from Benjamin, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 42.5 — 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
|
SR 147 / 7300 South
Turn left onto SR 147 / 7300 South
Navigation decision point
7
42.3 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward SR 151: 10600 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 293
Toward SR 151: 10600 South
9
42.4 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Monroe Street North, 10600 South East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Monroe Street North, 10600 South East
8
42.4 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward East 10600 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward East 10600 South
6
42.5 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
10600 South
Turn right onto 10600 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.38 one way
$14.77 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $7.74 | $15.48 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.31 | $16.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.24 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.08 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 Hills, UT
Morning in Sandy Hills on Tuesday
Local time
6:21 AM
MDT
Current temp
41°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
3 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
57m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous highway cruise. While you will spend a significant portion of the trip on Veterans Memorial Highway—covering a 39.3-mile stretch—there is zero highway share, meaning you will encounter more intersections and varied traffic patterns than a typical interstate route. The road's personality shifts as you transition between these local corridors, requiring a steady pace. Navigating these turns keeps the drive engaging, as you move away from the open stretches toward your destination in Sandy Hills.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.3 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 147 / 7300 South.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 46.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 147 / 7300 South): Navigation decision point; at 42.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
4,760 ft
4,417 ft
Total Climb
637 ft
Total Descent
409 ft
Highest Point
4,760 ft
~46.6 mi in
Elevation Range
343 ft
Notable High Points
4,559 ft at ~3.3 miles
+4 ft prominence
4,625 ft at ~20 miles
+49 ft prominence
4,659 ft at ~36.6 miles
+13 ft prominence
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.
Between Benjamin, UT and Sandy Hills, UT, road signs point toward Monroe Street North and 10600 South East.
Monroe Street North
42.4 mi in
|
~48m
10600 South East
42.4 mi in
|
~48m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 46.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m 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 39.3 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 Hills, 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 (SR 147 / 7300 South): Navigation decision point; at 42.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Hills, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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