Origin
Bluffdale, UT
Late night in Bluffdale on Tuesday
Local time
2:10 AM
MDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bluffdale, 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
17m
Distance
11.4 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
This short 11.4-mile drive from Bluffdale, UT to Sandy Hills, UT should take you about 17 minutes, making it an ideal local excursion. With no highway driving, expect a more connected feel to the surrounding communities as you navigate Veterans Memorial Highway and Bangerter Highway. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $2, reflecting the minimal distance covered. This route is perfectly suited as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll remain within the Mountain West region throughout your journey, experiencing the familiar landscapes of Utah.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Bangerter Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Sego Lily Drive | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 9400 South | 1 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Redwood Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 700 East | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 10600 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 3.2 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bluffdale, UT and Sandy Hills, UT.
1
Start on 1700 West
63 ft
·
7 sec
·
1700 West
2
Turn left onto 14400 South
186 ft
·
11 sec
·
14400 South
3
Turn right onto SR 68
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Camp Williams Road
4
Continue on SR 68
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Redwood Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Toward SR 154
6
Merge onto SR 154
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Bangerter Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
8
Merge onto I 15; US 89
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
327 ft
·
4 sec
Exit 293
Toward SR 151: 10600 South
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
204 ft
·
2 sec
Toward Monroe Street North, 10600 South East
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Toward East 10600 South
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto 10600 South
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
10600 South
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto US 89
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Sego Lily Drive
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Sego Lily Drive
15
Turn left onto SR 71
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
700 East
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto 9400 South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
9400 South
17
Continue on SR 209
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
9400 South
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto 1300 East
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
1300 East
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto Silvercrest Drive
516 ft
·
19 sec
·
Silvercrest Drive
20
Turn right onto Sandy Hills Drive
485 ft
·
16 sec
·
Sandy Hills Drive
21
Arrive at destination
Sandy Hills Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 3.8 and 7.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway toward Salt Lake City
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Salt Lake City
7
7.1 mi into trip
|
~9m 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
7.1 mi into trip
|
~9m 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
7.2 mi into trip
|
~9m 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
7.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
10600 South
Turn right onto 10600 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.81 one way
$3.61 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $1.89 | $3.79 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.03 | $4.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.52 | $5.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Late night in Sandy Hills on Tuesday
Local time
2:10 AM
MDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Sunny
S 10 mph
1% chance
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
21 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
17m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive, offering a close-up view of the area as you travel. With 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets for the entire 11.4 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, so be prepared for frequent changes in direction and speed. The route primarily utilizes Veterans Memorial Highway and Bangerter Highway, with Sego Lily Drive also playing a part. This dynamic road profile means you'll be actively engaged with the driving.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.2 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 around 3.8 miles in near I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 11.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles (I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Bluffdale, UT and Sandy Hills, UT, road signs point toward Salt Lake City, Monroe Street North and 10600 South East.
Salt Lake City
3.8 mi in
|
~5m
|
via I 15; US 89
Monroe Street North
7.1 mi in
|
~9m
10600 South East
7.1 mi in
|
~9m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 11.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m 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 3.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 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.
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: at 3.8 miles (I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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