Origin
Daniel, UT
Late night in Daniel on Tuesday
Local time
3:27 AM
MDT
Current temp
56°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Daniel, 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
1h 2m
Distance
49.8 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
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 49.8-mile journey from Daniel to Sandy Hills, Utah, is a straightforward 1-hour drive that fits perfectly into a single day. You'll primarily navigate local roads, including South Main Street and the Belt Route, with a significant portion on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. With an estimated fuel cost of $8, this trip is an economical option for a quick excursion within the Mountain West region. The route's turn-heavy profile suggests it's more about connecting local areas than a continuous scenic cruise, making it ideal for those who prefer a more engaged driving experience. Given its short distance and duration, you won't need an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 16.9 mi | 18m |
| South Main Street | 16.9 mi | 19m |
| Belt Route | 7.4 mi | 7m |
| Union Park Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| 1300 East | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| South Daniels Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Daniel Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Silvercrest Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 16.9 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Daniel, UT and Sandy Hills, UT.
1
Start on West 3000 South
48 ft
·
8 sec
·
West 3000 South
2
Turn left onto South Daniels Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Daniels Road
3
Continue on South Daniel Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
South Daniel Road
4
Enter roundabout onto South Daniel Road
101 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Daniel Road
5
Continue on South Daniel Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Daniel Road
6
Continue on South Daniel Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Daniel Road
7
Merge onto US 189
385 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 189
8
Turn left onto US 40; US 189
17 mi
·
19 min
·
South Main Street
Use the left lane.
9
Take the exit
1.9 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 80 West
10
Merge onto I 80
17 mi
·
18 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 130
Toward I 215 South
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
this road
Toward I 215
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
14
Merge onto I 215
7.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 9
Toward Union Park Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Union Park Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Union Park Avenue
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on 1300 East
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
1300 East
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Silvercrest Drive
Use the left lane.
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
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.9 miles from Daniel, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 20.4 and 49.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
20.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge onto I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
37.3 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward I 215 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 130
Toward I 215 South
7
45.8 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward Union Park Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 9
Toward Union Park Avenue
6
46 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
Union Park Avenue
Turn left onto Union Park Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
49.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
Silvercrest Drive
Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.89 one way
$15.78 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $8.27 | $16.54 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.88 | $17.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.00 | $21.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.23 | $2.39 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.36 | $1.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.97 | $3.19 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
3:27 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
15 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 2m 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 on this route, with no highway segments contributing to your total mileage. Your longest continuous stretch will be 16.9 miles along the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, offering a chance to settle in before navigating more local streets. The drive transitions through various local road conditions, making it feel less like a monotonous interstate and more like an exploration of Utah's local landscape. This profile means you'll be actively steering and managing your speed more frequently than on a typical highway drive.
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: 16.9 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower 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 20.4 miles in near I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 20.4 miles (I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 49.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m 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 16.9 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower 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: at 20.4 miles (I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.8 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 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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