Origin
Hooper, UT
Late night in Hooper on Tuesday
Local time
4:39 AM
MDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hooper, 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
59m
Distance
48.6 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hooper, UT
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Sandy, UT
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Trip Overview
Hooper, UT to Sandy, UT is 48.6 miles and takes about 59 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Mountain West region, connecting two points in Utah. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns and navigating local roads. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. It's a straightforward journey for those needing to cover this specific stretch.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 25.3 mi | 27m |
| West Davis Corridor | 15.6 mi | 18m |
| 4500 West | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| SR 193 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 5000 West | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 5900 West | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 1800 North | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 9000 South | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 25.3 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hooper, UT and Sandy, UT.
1
Start on SR 97
95 ft
·
9 sec
·
5500 South
2
Turn left onto SR 37
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
5900 West
3
Continue on SR 37
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
5000 West
4
Turn straight onto SR 37
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
1800 North
5
Turn right onto SR 110
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
4500 West
6
Turn left onto SR 193
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 193
7
Turn right onto West Davis Corridor
16 mi
·
18 min
·
West Davis Corridor
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 1A
Toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City
9
Merge onto I 15; US 89
7.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
9.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 295
Toward SR 209: 9000 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
418 ft
·
12 sec
Toward SR 209: 9000 South, Mountain America Expo Center, America First Field, Sandy
14
Turn straight onto SR 209
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
9000 South
15
Turn left onto US 89
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
State Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto 8800 South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
8800 South
17
Arrive at destination
8800 South
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 24.3 miles from Hooper, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 20.9 and 47.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
20.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 1A
Toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City
6
29.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
37.9 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
47.1 mi into trip
|
~55m 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
47.4 mi into trip
|
~56m 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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.70 one way
$15.40 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $8.07 | $16.15 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.67 | $17.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 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 | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.25 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.80 | $3.11 |
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, UT
Late night in Sandy on Tuesday
Local time
4:39 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Farmington, UT
24 mi in
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
2 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
59m 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?
This drive is characterized by a 'turn-heavy' local feel, meaning you'll be managing a lot of directional changes. With only a 50% share of highway driving, expect a mix of faster sections and slower, more urban or suburban navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 25.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The West Davis Corridor and 4500 West will contribute to the more local character as you progress toward your destination. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience rather than a consistent highway cruise.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.3 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 20.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 48.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 20.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 29.7 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 59m. Total distance: 48.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m 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 25.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 9 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, 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 20.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 29.7 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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