Origin
Kearns, UT
Late night in Kearns on Sunday
Local time
1:34 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kearns, 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
17m
Distance
10.8 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kearns, UT
Miles Rothoerl
Sandy, UT
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel between Kearns and Sandy, you are looking at a quick 10.8-mile trip that typically takes about 17 minutes. This local route stays entirely within the Mountain West region of Utah, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. Because the transit is so efficient, there is no need to worry about overnight logistics or heavy travel fatigue. Budgeting roughly $2 for fuel will easily cover the entire distance. Since this is a straightforward connector rather than a long-haul expedition, you can complete it with minimal planning and maximum flexibility.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Route | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| State Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| 4700 South | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| 4715 South | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 4420 West | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 8800 South | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 5015 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Belt Route
— 4.2 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kearns, UT and Sandy, UT.
1
Start on 5015 South
28 ft
·
3 sec
·
5015 South
2
Turn right onto 4420 West
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
4420 West
3
At end of road, turn right onto 4715 South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
4715 South
4
Continue on 4700 South
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
4700 South
5
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 215 South
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 215
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 11
Toward US 89: State Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto US 89
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
State Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto 8800 South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
8800 South
10
Arrive at destination
8800 South
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 7.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
4715 South
At end of road, turn right onto 4715 South
Navigation decision point
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 215 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 215 South
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 215 / Belt Route
Merge onto I 215 / Belt Route
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
7.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward US 89: State Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 11
Toward US 89: State Street
5
7.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 89 / State Street
Turn right onto US 89 / State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.71 one way
$3.42 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $1.79 | $3.59 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.93 | $3.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Sunday
Local time
1:34 AM
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
17 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
17m 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 turn-heavy local drive as you navigate between these two communities. You will be utilizing a mix of 4700 South, the Belt Route, and State Street to reach your destination. Interestingly, this journey features a zero-percent highway share, meaning you will spend your entire time on local thoroughfares rather than high-speed interstates. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Belt Route, lasting just 4.2 miles. Prepare for frequent turns and a focus on surface-level navigation throughout this relatively short transition.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.2 mi on Belt Route.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near 4715 South.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (4715 South): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (I 215 / Belt Route): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 17m. Total distance: 10.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.2 miles on Belt Route. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.5 miles (4715 South): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (I 215 / Belt Route): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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