This 276.8-mile drive from LaVerkin, UT to Sandy, UT is a solid option for a single-day trip, estimated to take around 4 hours and 2 minutes. You'll navigate primarily through local roads, including West Center Street, North State Street, and Toquer Boulevard, with no significant highway stretches. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is $44. Given the relatively short duration and the nature of the drive, it's designed for a single day rather than needing an overnight stop. The route stays within the Mountain West region, offering a consistent feel throughout its course.
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
138.2 miles from LaVerkin, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 20m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
267.8 mi
4h 22m
Toquerville Parkway
4.8 mi
7m
North State Street
1.5 mi
2m
9000 South
0.4 mi
<1m
8800 South
0.4 mi
1m
State Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Toquer Boulevard
0.2 mi
<1m
West Center Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 267.8 mi, about 4h 22m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 216 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,361 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~249 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21.5×
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 LaVerkin, UT and Sandy, UT.
1
Start on South Main Street
107 ft·10 sec·South Main Street
2
Turn left onto West Center Street
0.2 mi·41 sec·West Center Street
3
Turn right onto SR 9
1.5 mi·2 min·North State Street
4
Continue on SR 17
0.2 mi·16 sec·Toquer Boulevard
5
Continue on SR 17
4.8 mi·7 min·Toquerville Parkway
6
Turn slight right
433 ft·15 sec
Toward I 15 North
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 15 North
8
Merge onto I 15
268 mi·4 hr 22 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 295Toward SR 209: 9000 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
332 ft·10 sec
Toward SR 209: Snowbird, Alta, Sandy
11
Turn right onto SR 209
0.4 mi·54 sec·9000 South
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto US 89
0.3 mi·31 sec·State Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto 8800 South
0.4 mi·1 min·8800 South
14
Arrive at destination
8800 South
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour, 2-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from LaVerkin, UT, to maximize your daylight and minimize potential traffic as you approach Sandy, UT. With only one stop suggested and a fuel cost of $44, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition between the various local roads like West Center Street and North State Street. The 'turn-heavy' nature of this route means you'll want to stay focused on your navigation to avoid missing any crucial turns.
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 138.2 miles from LaVerkin, UT, or about 2h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 267.8 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 61 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.2 miles or 2h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sandy, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving LaVerkin, 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 LaVerkin, UT
This is one driving day of about 276.3 miles and 4h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from LaVerkin, 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 267.8 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 275.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|West Center Street
Turn left onto West Center Street
Navigation decision point
5
7.1 mi into trip|~11m 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
274.9 mi into trip|~4h 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
275.2 mi into trip|~4h 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
275.3 mi into trip|~4h 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
$43.07 one way
$86.13 round trip
$3.96/gal25.4 MPG avg97 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.17
$45.39
$90.79
premium
$4.47
$48.67
$97.34
diesel
$4.80
$52.17
$104.34
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
82.9
1
$29.01
$13.26
Efficient EV
69.1
0
$24.18
$11.05
EV Truck/SUV
110.5
1
$38.68
$17.68
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
LaVerkin, UT
Morning
in LaVerkin on Sunday
Local time
11:39 AM
MDT
Current temp
75°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
ESE 3 to 7 mph46% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 8:56PM MDT until July 17 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 10:28AM MDT until July 18 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Sandy, UT
Morning
in Sandy on Sunday
Local time
11:39 AM
MDT
Current temp
69°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
SSE 5 mph25% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 8:56PM MDT until July 17 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 10:28AM MDT until July 18 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
89°F
Nibley, UT
138 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 37m 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 257.3
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
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...
13 mi from route
~31 min detour
$10
near mile 47.6
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 276.8-mile journey, with a 0% highway share. This means you'll be on roads that require more frequent attention to navigation and speed adjustments, rather than long, straight highway stretches. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests a more engaging, stop-and-go driving experience as you pass through various towns and communities. You'll likely experience a continuous change of scenery as you transition through different local areas rather than extended periods on a single type of road.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 267.8 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
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 early in the drive near West Center Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 37m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 274.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 267.8 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 19 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 274.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument, Cedar Breaks National Monument and Zion National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Sandy, UT, but most travelers stay overnight.
