Origin
Lehi, UT
Late night in Lehi on Tuesday
Local time
3:15 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lehi, UT to Sandy, UT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
16.6 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lehi, UT
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Sandy, UT
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 16.6-mile drive from Lehi, UT to Sandy, UT will take you about 22 minutes, making it an easy day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Veterans Memorial Highway and West State Street, with no significant highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost is around $3, making it an economical journey. Since it's a short, turn-heavy local drive, you won't need to worry about overnight stays. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, offering a consistent local feel throughout.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 12.3 mi | 13m |
| West State Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 500 West | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 9000 South | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 8800 South | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West 300 North | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Digital Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 12.3 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lehi, UT and Sandy, UT.
1
Start on 100 West
101 ft
·
8 sec
·
100 West
2
Turn right onto West 300 North
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 300 North
3
At end of road, turn right onto 500 West
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
500 West
4
Turn left onto US 89
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West State Street
5
Turn right onto US 89; SR 194
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
North 1200 West
6
Turn left onto US 89
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Digital Drive
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 15 North, US 89 North: Salt Lake City
8
Merge onto I 15; US 89
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 295
Toward SR 209: 9000 South
Use 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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 15.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 89 / Digital Drive
Turn left onto US 89 / Digital Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway toward Salt Lake City
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Salt Lake City
7
15.1 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
15.4 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
15.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
SR 209 / 9000 South
Turn right onto SR 209 / 9000 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.63 one way
$5.26 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.76 | $5.51 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Late night in Sandy on Tuesday
Local time
3:15 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°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
1 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
22m 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' for this 16.6-mile route between Lehi and Sandy. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating city streets and local thoroughfares for the entire journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, indicating a relatively continuous urban or suburban path. Prepare for frequent turns and traffic signals as you make your way through the communities, rather than open highway cruising.
Only 0% 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: 12.3 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near US 89 / Digital Drive.
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 16.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 2.2 miles (US 89 / Digital Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lehi, UT and Sandy, UT, road signs point toward Salt Lake City and Alta.
Salt Lake City
2.8 mi in
|
~5m
|
via I 15; US 89
Alta
15.4 mi in
|
~19m
About the Cities
Starting in Lehi, UT
Full guide →Founded 1850
Lehi is a city in the Wasatch Range in Utah, United States. Lehi is a city of 50,000 that is known for Lehi Roller Mills and Thanksgiving Point.
Top landmarks
- • Harry B. Merrihew Drugstore — historic commercial building in Lehi, Utah, United States
- • Lehi Main Street Historic District — historic district in Lehi, Utah, United States
- • Lehi North Branch Meetinghouse — historic building in Lehi, Utah, United States
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 22m. Total distance: 16.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.3 miles on Veterans Memorial 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 2.2 miles (US 89 / Digital Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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