This 300.9-mile drive from Kanab, Utah, to Sandy Hills, Utah, is best tackled in a single day, taking approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes. You'll primarily be on Veterans Memorial Highway and SR 20, with a small portion on 300 West. Given the estimated fuel cost of $48, this trip is quite economical. The route offers a turn-heavy local driving experience, making it feel more like an exploration than a high-speed transit. Both your origin and destination are within the Mountain West region, so expect consistent scenery throughout this Utah-bound journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
150.4 miles from Kanab, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 56m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
198.6 mi
3h 17m
300 West
66.7 mi
1h 25m
SR 20
20.4 mi
24m
US 89
9.2 mi
10m
Sego Lily Drive
1.1 mi
1m
9400 South
1 mi
1m
North Main Street
0.9 mi
1m
State Street
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 198.6 mi, about 3h 17m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 199 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,470 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~250 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kanab, UT and Sandy Hills, UT.
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Start on US 89
190 ft·5 sec·100 East
2
Continue on US 89
0.4 mi·1 min·Center Street
3
Continue on US 89
67 mi·1 hr 25 min·300 West
4
Turn right onto US 89
0.9 mi·1 min·North Main Street
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on US 89
9.2 mi·10 min·US 89
6
Turn left onto SR 20
20 mi·24 min·SR 20
Use the left lane.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi·26 sec
Toward I 15 North
8
Merge onto I 15
199 mi·3 hr 17 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
327 ft·4 sec
Exit 293Toward SR 151: 10600 SouthUse the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
204 ft·2 sec
Toward Monroe Street North, 10600 South EastUse the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·10 sec
Toward East 10600 SouthUse the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto 10600 South
0.3 mi·41 sec·10600 South
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto US 89
0.8 mi·1 min·State Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Sego Lily Drive
1.1 mi·1 min·Sego Lily Drive
15
Turn left onto SR 71
0.5 mi·1 min·700 East
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto 9400 South
0.6 mi·1 min·9400 South
17
Continue on SR 209
0.4 mi·50 sec·9400 South
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto 1300 East
0.1 mi·20 sec·1300 East
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto Silvercrest Drive
516 ft·19 sec·Silvercrest Drive
20
Turn right onto Sandy Hills Drive
485 ft·16 sec·Sandy Hills Drive
21
Arrive at destination
Sandy Hills Drive
Trip Plan
Since this 5-hour and 30-minute drive is manageable in one go, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Aiming for an early start will allow you to complete the 300.9 miles with ample daylight, especially considering the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $48, pacing yourself is key. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway is nearly 200 miles, meaning you'll want to ensure you're well-fueled before embarking on that segment.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 150.4 miles from Kanab, UT, or about 2h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 198.6 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 66 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 150.4 miles or 2h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 32m
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 Kanab, 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.
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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 Kanab, UT
This is one driving day of about 300.9 miles and 5h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Kanab, 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 Veterans Memorial Highway for about 198.6 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 67.1 and 296.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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67.1 mi into trip|~1h 26m in|US 89 / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 89 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
77.2 mi into trip|~1h 39m in|SR 20
Turn left onto SR 20
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
296.6 mi into trip|~5h 21m 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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296.7 mi into trip|~5h 21m 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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296.7 mi into trip|~5h 21m 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
$52.89 one way
$105.79 round trip
$4.47/gal25.4 MPG avg105 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.67
$55.31
$110.62
premium
$4.99
$59.11
$118.23
diesel
$5.35
$63.38
$126.76
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 105.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
90.3
1
$31.59
$14.44
Efficient EV
75.2
0
$26.33
$12.04
EV Truck/SUV
120.4
1
$42.13
$19.26
Gas CO2
105 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Jun 2, 2026
Origin
Kanab, UT
Afternoon
in Kanab on Wednesday
Local time
2:55 PM
MDT
Current temp
51°F
Clear
NE 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Sandy Hills, UT
Afternoon
in Sandy Hills on Wednesday
Local time
2:55 PM
MDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Clear
ENE 2 mph1% chanceLive forecast
79°F
Beaver, UT
150 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
4 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
5h 30m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 280.1
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
Hoodoos (irregular columns of rock) exist on every continent, but here is the largest concentration found anywhere on Earth. Situated along a high plateau at the top of the Grand Staircase, the park's...
14 mi from route
~36 min detour
$35
near mile 51.9
Crowning the Grand Staircase, Cedar Breaks sits at over 10,000 feet and looks down into a half-mile deep geologic amphitheater. Come wander among timeless bristlecone pines, stand in lush meadows of w...
21 mi from route
~52 min detour
$10
near mile 41.5
Follow the paths where people have walked for thousands of years. Gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that soar into a brilliant blue sky. Experience the tall, stretching walls...
21 mi from route
~52 min detour
$35
near mile 20.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a route that's more about navigating local roads than cruising on interstates, with only a 10% highway share. The majority of your time will be spent on Veterans Memorial Highway, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 198.6 miles. This suggests a drive that will likely involve frequent turns and adjustments as you transition between different road types. The profile indicates a 'turn-heavy local drive,' so be prepared for a more engaged driving experience that requires your full attention as you make your way through Utah.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 198.6 mi on Veterans Memorial 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 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 67.1 miles in near US 89 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 300.9 miles you will encounter 16 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 67.1 miles (US 89 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 77.2 miles (SR 20): Lane positioning matters here; at 296.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Kanab is a small town in the Canyon Country region of the state of Utah, in the United States of America. It is famous for its past use as a backdrop for many famous western movies as well as a good base for exploring the surrounding area. It is also well known as the home of Best Friends Animal Society. Destinations within driving distance include Zion National Park and the north rim of the Grand Canyon as well as Las Vegas.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 30m. Total distance: 300.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 198.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 13 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.
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. There are 13 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 67.1 miles (US 89 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 77.2 miles (SR 20): Lane positioning matters here; at 296.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument, Bryce Canyon National Park and Cedar Breaks National Monument (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 11.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Sandy Hills, UT before the return drive.
