This 96-mile drive from Logan to Sandy Hills, Utah, is a straightforward 1 hour and 51 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily navigate Veterans Memorial Highway and US 89, with a portion on the Belt Route, covering about 27% of the journey on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of around $15, this trip is budget-friendly. The drive keeps you within the Mountain West region, offering a consistent feel throughout. Consider this a practical, uncomplicated option for a quick journey within Utah.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48 miles from Logan, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 56m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
62.2 mi
1h 5m
US 89
25.6 mi
31m
Belt Route
1.9 mi
1m
1300 East
1.7 mi
2m
Union Park Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
Main Street
1.2 mi
2m
I 15 Business
0.4 mi
<1m
Silvercrest Drive
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 62.2 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Logan, UT and Sandy Hills, UT.
1
Start on this road
135 ft·15 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto US 89; US 91
1.2 mi·2 min·Main Street
3
Keep slight right at fork onto US 89; US 91
26 mi·31 min·US 89; US 91
Use the slight right lane.
4
Take the exit onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business
0.4 mi·40 sec·I 15 Business; I 84 Business
5
Merge onto I 15; I 84
21 mi·21 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
27 mi·29 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
8.2 mi·8 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
5.9 mi·6 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 298B-AToward I 215Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·51 sec
Exit 298AToward I 215 EastUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 215
1.9 mi·1 min·Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Exit 9Toward Union Park AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward Union Park Avenue South
14
Turn straight onto Union Park Avenue
1.6 mi·2 min·Union Park Avenue
15
Continue on 1300 East
1.7 mi·2 min·1300 East
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive
0.1 mi·21 sec·Silvercrest Drive
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Sandy Hills Drive
485 ft·16 sec·Sandy Hills Drive
18
Arrive at destination
Sandy Hills Drive
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip of just under two hours, you have a lot of flexibility in when you depart and how you pace your journey. There are no recommended stops, so feel free to leave whenever is convenient. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $15, and plan your refueling accordingly, especially if you plan to explore beyond the main route. The longest stretch is over 60 miles, so ensure you're comfortable before starting that segment.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48 miles from Logan, UT, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.2 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 21 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48 miles or 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 1h 29m
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 Logan, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Logan, UT
This is one driving day of about 96 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Logan, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 62.2 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 91.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.2 mi into trip|~2m in|US 89; US 91
Keep slight right at fork onto US 89; US 91
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
48 mi into trip|~56m in|I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
89.5 mi into trip|~1h 41m in
Take the exit toward I 215
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 298B-A
Toward I 215
8
89.7 mi into trip|~1h 41m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 215 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 298A
Toward I 215 East
7
91.9 mi into trip|~1h 44m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.21 one way
$30.43 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$15.95
$31.89
premium
$4.53
$17.13
$34.25
diesel
$5.61
$21.20
$42.39
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.8
0
$10.08
$4.61
Efficient EV
24
0
$8.40
$3.84
EV Truck/SUV
38.4
0
$13.44
$6.14
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Logan, UT
Late night
in Logan on Tuesday
Local time
4:26 AM
MDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 20 at 1:47PM MDT until April 22 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Sandy Hills, UT
Late night
in Sandy Hills on Tuesday
Local time
4:26 AM
MDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Sunny
S 10 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 20 at 1:47PM MDT until April 22 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
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
5 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
1h 51m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
$12
near mile 96
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
One of the greatest technological achievements of the 19th century is the completion of the first transcontinental railroad across the United States. Visitors to the park can see the location of the L...
26 mi from route
~66 min detour
$20
near mile 26.5
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 much of this 96-mile route. While 27% of your journey will be on highways, the majority involves navigating local roads and the Belt Route. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 62.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a chance to settle in before transitioning back to more local driving. This profile suggests a drive where you'll be actively engaged with navigation, with frequent changes in road type as you progress toward Sandy Hills.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62.2 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 1.2 miles in near US 89; US 91.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 96 miles you will encounter 14 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 1.2 miles (US 89; US 91): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 48 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 89.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Logan is a fair-sized town and is growing rapidly, located in the Wasatch Range region of northern Utah. The town is home to Utah State University, a state school with approximately 23,000 students. Logan offers a wealth of outdoor activities, including some excellent hiking, mountain biking, sport climbing, kayaking, fly-fishing, and skiing. Luckily, Logan remains relatively undiscovered, so many of these activities can be experienced in far less crowded conditions than those found in other, similar areas of the US.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 96 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 62.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 16 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.
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 1.2 miles (US 89; US 91): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 48 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 89.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument and Golden Spike National Historical Park. 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 Hills, UT before heading back.
