Origin
Delta, UT
Late night in Delta on Sunday
Local time
1:54 AM
MDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Delta, UT to Sandy, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 20m
Distance
122.5 mi
197 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 11m
★
6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 40m
10 AM
2h 27m
12 PM
2h 25m
3 PM
2h 28m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Delta, UT
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Sandy, UT
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Trip Overview
This 122.5-mile drive from Delta, UT to Sandy, UT is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes. You'll primarily follow Veterans Memorial Highway, SR 132, and Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, with about 28% of the journey on higher-speed roads. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $19. The overall feel is a turn-heavy local drive, connecting two points within the Mountain West region of Utah. Given its relatively short distance and duration, it's a straightforward excursion without the need for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
61.2 miles from Delta, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 69.7 mi | 1h 11m |
| SR 132 | 34.4 mi | 43m |
| Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | 15 mi | 17m |
| 200 East | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 9000 South | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 8800 South | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 69.7 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delta, UT and Sandy, UT.
1
Start on 100 West
78 ft
·
6 sec
·
100 West
2
Turn right onto US 6; US 50
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto US 6
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on US 6
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
200 East
5
Turn right onto SR 132
34 mi
·
43 min
·
SR 132
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 15 North
7
Merge onto I 15
70 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 295
Toward SR 209: 9000 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
332 ft
·
10 sec
Toward SR 209: Snowbird, Alta, Sandy
10
Turn right onto SR 209
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
9000 South
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto US 89
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
State Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto 8800 South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
8800 South
13
Arrive at destination
8800 South
Trip Plan
With a total duration of about 2 hours and 20 minutes for 122.5 miles, this trip offers plenty of flexibility. You could depart Delta, UT in the morning and arrive in Sandy, UT by midday. The fuel cost is estimated at $19, so ensure your tank is sufficiently full before you leave, especially considering the longest stretch is nearly 70 miles. While there are no designated stops mentioned, keep an eye on your fuel gauge, particularly as you approach the longer segments on Veterans Memorial Highway.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 61.2 miles from Delta, UT, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.7 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 27 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.2 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 55m
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 Delta, 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.
+
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 Delta, UT
This is one driving day of about 122.5 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Delta, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 69.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61.2 miles from Delta, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69.7 miles.
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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 121.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 6; US 50 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 6; US 50 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 6 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Turn left onto US 6 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
51 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 15 North
7
121 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m 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
121.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 17m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.41 one way
$38.82 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $20.35 | $40.70 |
| premium | $4.53 | $21.85 | $43.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.05 | $54.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.8 | 0 | $12.86 | $5.88 |
| Efficient EV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.72 | $4.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49 | 0 | $17.15 | $7.84 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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 Sunday
Local time
1:54 AM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 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
2h 20m 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 122.5-mile journey. While roughly 28% of the route involves highway driving, much of it will be on SR 132 and Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, suggesting a more winding and potentially slower pace at times. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 69.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a period of more consistent travel before transitioning to other road types. This route is less about a monotonous interstate grind and more about navigating varied local roads.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 69.7 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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 6; US 50 / Main Street.
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 122.5 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (US 6; US 50 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (US 6 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 51 miles: Navigation decision point.
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 2h 20m. Total distance: 122.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (28%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 69.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (US 6; US 50 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (US 6 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 51 miles: Navigation decision point.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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