Origin
Huntington, UT
Night in Huntington on Saturday
Local time
10:35 PM
MDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huntington, 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 37m
Distance
127.9 mi
206 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 27m
★
6 AM
2h 38m
8 AM
2h 59m
10 AM
2h 45m
12 PM
2h 43m
3 PM
2h 46m
5 PM
2h 58m
8 PM
2h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Huntington, UT
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Sandy, UT
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Trip Overview
Huntington, UT to Sandy, UT is 127.9 miles and takes about 2h 37m via Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, entirely within Utah. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns and navigating local roads, rather than a straight shot on an interstate. It's a manageable single-day excursion, perfect for a quick trip between these two points without requiring an overnight stay. Consider this route if you prefer a more engaged driving experience with varied road conditions.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
64 miles from Huntington, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | 63.1 mi | 1h 16m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 37.4 mi | 40m |
| North Main Street | 20.9 mi | 31m |
| East US-6 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| State Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| 9000 South | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 8800 South | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
— 63.1 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, UT and Sandy, UT.
1
Start on SR 10
21 mi
·
31 min
·
North Main Street
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
3
Merge onto US 6; US 191
30 mi
·
36 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
4
Continue on US 6
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
State Street
5
Continue on US 6
33 mi
·
39 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
6
Continue on US 6
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East US-6
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 15
37 mi
·
40 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 295
Toward SR 209: 9000 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
332 ft
·
10 sec
Toward SR 209: Snowbird, Alta, Sandy
12
Turn right onto SR 209
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
9000 South
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto US 89
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
State Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto 8800 South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
8800 South
15
Arrive at destination
8800 South
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 37m duration, this is comfortably a one-day trip. Aim to depart Huntington, UT, in the morning to allow for flexibility, especially with the 'turn-heavy' nature of the drive. You'll have one recommended stop, so plan to take a break roughly halfway through your journey. With a fuel cost estimated at $20, ensure your tank is sufficiently full before you leave Huntington, as the longest stretch on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway is over 60 miles. Keep an eye on your GPS for the frequent turns required to navigate this route.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64 miles from Huntington, UT, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.1 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 28 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64 miles or 1h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sandy, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Huntington, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Huntington, UT
This is one driving day of about 127.9 miles and 2h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Huntington, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway for about 63.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 64 miles from Huntington, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.1 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 88.8 and 126.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
88.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 54m 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
5
89.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 54m 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
126.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 34m 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
126.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 35m 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
5
126.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 35m in
|
SR 209 / 9000 South
Turn right onto SR 209 / 9000 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.27 one way
$40.54 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $21.24 | $42.49 |
| premium | $4.53 | $22.82 | $45.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.24 | $56.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.7 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 | 38.4 | 0 | $13.43 | $6.14 |
| Efficient EV | 32 | 0 | $11.19 | $5.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.2 | 0 | $17.91 | $8.19 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Night in Sandy on Saturday
Local time
10:35 PM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Fairview, UT
64 mi in
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
6 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
2h 37m 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be making frequent adjustments rather than settling into a long, straight highway pace. With only a 33% highway share, much of your time will be spent on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 63.1 miles on the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway. This suggests a drive that progresses through varied landscapes and communities, punctuated by necessary turns and changes in speed.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.1 mi on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 88.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 127.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 88.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 89.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 126.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 2h 37m. Total distance: 127.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 63.1 miles on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric 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, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 88.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 89.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 126.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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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