Origin
Kamas, UT
Night in Kamas on Saturday
Local time
10:34 PM
MDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kamas, 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
59m
Distance
45.7 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kamas, UT
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Sandy, UT
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Trip Overview
This 45.7-mile drive from Kamas, UT to Sandy, UT will take approximately 59 minutes, making it a perfect day trip within the Mountain West region. You'll primarily navigate on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, West 200 South, and Belt Route. With a fuel cost estimated at $7, this is an economical option for a quick journey. The route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, so expect engagement behind the wheel. Since it's a short trip, you have plenty of flexibility to depart at your convenience and don't need to worry about overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 16.9 mi | 18m |
| West 200 South | 11.3 mi | 15m |
| Belt Route | 7.4 mi | 7m |
| US 40 | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| 900 East | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| 700 East | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 8680 South | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 16.9 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kamas, UT and Sandy, UT.
1
Start on SR 32
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn right onto SR 248
11 mi
·
15 min
·
West 200 South
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward US 40 West
4
Merge onto US 40; US 189
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 40; US 189
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
1.9 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 80 West
6
Merge onto I 80
17 mi
·
18 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 130
Toward I 215 South
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
this road
Toward I 215
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
10
Merge onto I 215
7.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 9
Toward Union Park Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Union Park Avenue
295 ft
·
13 sec
·
Union Park Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto 6600 South
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
6600 South
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto SR 71
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
900 East
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on SR 71
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
700 East
16
Turn slight right onto East 8610 South
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 8610 South
Use the right lane.
17
Turn slight right onto 8680 South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
8680 South
18
Turn left onto 280 East
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
280 East
19
Turn right onto 8800 South
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
8800 South
20
Arrive at destination
8800 South
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.8 miles from Kamas, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 11.9 and 42 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
11.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 40; US 189
Merge onto US 40; US 189
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
33.2 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
41.7 mi into trip
|
~51m 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
42 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
Union Park Avenue
Turn right onto Union Park Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
42 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
6600 South
Turn left onto 6600 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.24 one way
$14.48 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $7.59 | $15.18 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.15 | $16.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.09 | $20.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.40 | $2.92 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
10:34 PM
MDT
Current temp
47°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
9 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?
Expect a dynamic driving experience on this route, which is classified as a 'turn-heavy local drive.' With only a 6% highway share, most of your journey will be on local roads, interspersed with a few stretches on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 16.9 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. This means you'll be making frequent turns and adjustments, so staying alert is key. The road character will likely shift from more open highway to more intricate local navigation as you progress towards your destination.
Only 6% 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 11.9 miles in near US 40; US 189.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 45.7 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 11.9 miles (US 40; US 189): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.7 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 59m. Total distance: 45.7 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.
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, 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 11.9 miles (US 40; US 189): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.7 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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