Origin
Centerfield, UT
Late night in Centerfield on Tuesday
Local time
2:46 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Centerfield, 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
14m
Distance
9.8 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Centerfield, UT
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Sandy, UT
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Trip Overview
This quick 9.8-mile drive from Centerfield, UT to Sandy, UT takes about 14 minutes and is perfect for a single day trip. You'll primarily be on local roads like 300 West, 3300 South, and Veterans Memorial Highway, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost is a low $2, making it an economical choice. This route stays within the Mountain West region, offering a straightforward journey through familiar territory. Given its short distance and duration, you can easily complete this trip without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 6.9 mi | 7m |
| 300 West | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 9000 South | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 8800 South | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 3680 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 3300 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 6.9 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centerfield, UT and Sandy, UT.
1
Start on 3680 South
482 ft
·
23 sec
·
3680 South
2
Turn right onto 300 West
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
300 West
3
Turn left onto SR 171
245 ft
·
10 sec
·
3300 South
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
5
Merge onto I 15
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 295
Toward SR 209: 9000 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
418 ft
·
12 sec
Toward SR 209: 9000 South, Mountain America Expo Center, America First Field, Sandy
8
Turn straight onto SR 209
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
9000 South
9
Turn left onto US 89
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
State Street
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto 8800 South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
8800 South
11
Arrive at destination
8800 South
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 9.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
300 West
Turn right onto 300 West
Navigation decision point
5
1.3 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
8.2 mi into trip
|
~10m 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
6
8.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 209: 9000 South, Mountain America Expo Center, America First Field, Sandy
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 209: 9000 South, Mountain America Exp...
4
9.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 89 / State Street
Turn left onto US 89 / State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.55 one way
$3.11 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
2:46 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
1 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
14m 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 for this 9.8-mile trip. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating city streets and local thoroughfares for the entire duration. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't applicable here due to the frequent intersections and changes in road names like 300 West, 3300 South, and Veterans Memorial Highway. This means you'll be actively steering and making adjustments frequently, so keep your attention focused on the road ahead.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.9 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 300 West.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 9.8 miles you will encounter 6 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: at 0.1 miles (300 West): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 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.
Between Centerfield, UT and Sandy, UT, road signs point toward Mountain America Expo Center and America First Field.
Mountain America Expo Center
8.6 mi in
|
~11m
America First Field
8.6 mi in
|
~11m
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 14m. Total distance: 9.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.9 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles (300 West): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 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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