Fairview to Sandy Hills is 83.5 miles and takes about 1h 40m via Veterans Memorial Highway and Highway 89, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Utah's Mountain West region, offering a straightforward drive. You'll transition from Veterans Memorial Highway to Highway 89, a route that balances open cruising with local access. With a duration under two hours and a modest fuel cost, this is an easy option for a single-day trip when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.7 miles from Fairview, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
35.5 mi
38m
Highway 89
28.4 mi
34m
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
10.5 mi
12m
East US-6
3.6 mi
4m
State Street
1.7 mi
3m
Sego Lily Drive
1.1 mi
1m
9400 South
1 mi
1m
700 East
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 35.5 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview, UT and Sandy Hills, UT.
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Merge onto I 15
36 mi·38 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
327 ft·4 sec
Exit 293Toward SR 151: 10600 SouthUse the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
204 ft·2 sec
Toward Monroe Street North, 10600 South EastUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·10 sec
Toward East 10600 SouthUse the slight right lane.
13
Turn right onto 10600 South
0.3 mi·41 sec·10600 South
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto US 89
0.8 mi·1 min·State Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Sego Lily Drive
1.1 mi·1 min·Sego Lily Drive
16
Turn left onto SR 71
0.5 mi·1 min·700 East
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto 9400 South
0.6 mi·1 min·9400 South
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Continue on SR 209
0.4 mi·50 sec·9400 South
Use the right lane.
19
Turn left onto 1300 East
0.1 mi·20 sec·1300 East
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto Silvercrest Drive
516 ft·19 sec·Silvercrest Drive
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Turn right onto Sandy Hills Drive
485 ft·16 sec·Sandy Hills Drive
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Arrive at destination
Sandy Hills Drive
Trip Plan
Given the short 1h 40m duration, you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning allows ample time to reach Sandy Hills with daylight to spare. You'll need to budget around $13 for fuel for this 83.5-mile drive. Since there are no specific stops indicated, consider the longest stretch of 35.5 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway as a point where you might want to stretch your legs or check your fuel. Plan your refueling before you leave Fairview, as services may be more spread out on Highway 89.
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 41.7 miles from Fairview, UT, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.5 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 18 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.7 miles or 51m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sandy Hills, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fairview, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fairview, UT
This is one driving day of about 83.5 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Fairview, 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 35.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 29.3 and 79.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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29.3 mi into trip|~36m in|US 6; US 89 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 89 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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43.4 mi into trip|~53m in
Take the exit toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
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79.2 mi into trip|~1h 32m 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
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79.3 mi into trip|~1h 32m 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
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79.3 mi into trip|~1h 32m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.23 one way
$26.46 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$13.87
$27.74
premium
$4.53
$14.90
$29.79
diesel
$5.61
$18.44
$36.87
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.1
0
$8.77
$4.01
Efficient EV
20.9
0
$7.31
$3.34
EV Truck/SUV
33.4
0
$11.69
$5.34
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Fairview, UT
Late night
in Fairview on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
MDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Sandy Hills, UT
Late night
in Sandy Hills on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
MDT
Current temp
44°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
27 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 40m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
$12
near mile 63.3
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 38% of your 83.5-mile trip on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 35.5 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway driving and surface roads; the transition happens as you move between the primary routes. The driving experience will likely feel like a blend of open road cruising and more localized travel as you approach your destination.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.5 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 29.3 miles in near US 6; US 89 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 83.5 miles you will encounter 17 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 29.3 miles (US 6; US 89 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.2 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.
Between Fairview, UT and Sandy Hills, UT, road signs point toward Monroe Street North and 10600 South East.
Monroe Street North
79.3 mi in|~1h 32m
10600 South East
79.3 mi in|~1h 32m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 83.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.5 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 6 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 29.3 miles (US 6; US 89 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.2 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 Hills, UT before heading back.
