This 112-mile drive from Manti, UT to Sandy, UT is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes. You'll primarily navigate Veterans Memorial Highway and Highway 89, with a smaller portion on Duck Springs Drive. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $18. Given that both the origin and destination are within the Mountain West region, you can expect a consistent regional feel throughout. This route offers a straightforward way to travel between these two Utah locations without requiring an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
56 miles from Manti, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
69.7 mi
1h 11m
Duck Springs Drive
20.8 mi
27m
Highway 89
11.3 mi
15m
SR 132
7.3 mi
9m
Main Street
1.1 mi
2m
9000 South
0.4 mi
<1m
8800 South
0.4 mi
1m
State Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 69.7 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manti, UT and Sandy, UT.
1
Start on 200 North
41 ft·3 sec·200 North
2
Turn right onto US 89
0.4 mi·46 sec·Main Street
3
Continue on US 89
11 mi·15 min·Highway 89
4
Turn left onto SR 132
7.3 mi·9 min·SR 132
5
Turn left onto SR 132
0.8 mi·1 min·Main Street
6
Continue on SR 132
21 mi·27 min·Duck Springs Drive
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I 15 North
8
Merge onto I 15
70 mi·1 hr 11 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
With a total duration of just over 2 hours, this 112-mile trip offers a lot of flexibility. You can depart Manti, UT at your leisure, as there's no need to break up the drive. Consider starting your journey in the morning to maximize daylight. While there are no specific stops recommended in the data, keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 69.7-mile stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway, to ensure you have enough to reach Sandy, UT. The estimated fuel cost of $18 suggests a relatively economical trip.
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 56 miles from Manti, UT, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.7 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 25 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56 miles or 1h 11m 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 48m
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 Manti, 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 Manti, UT
This is one driving day of about 112 miles and 2h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Manti, 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 69.7 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 110.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 89 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 89 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
40.8 mi into trip|~56m 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
110.5 mi into trip|~2h 7m 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
110.8 mi into trip|~2h 8m 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
110.9 mi into trip|~2h 8m in|SR 209 / 9000 South
Turn right onto SR 209 / 9000 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.75 one way
$35.50 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$18.60
$37.21
premium
$4.53
$19.98
$39.96
diesel
$5.61
$24.73
$49.46
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.6
0
$11.76
$5.38
Efficient EV
28
0
$9.80
$4.48
EV Truck/SUV
44.8
0
$15.68
$7.17
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Manti, UT
Night
in Manti on Saturday
Local time
10:34 PM
MDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Sandy, UT
Night
in Sandy on Saturday
Local time
10:34 PM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
24 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
2h 10m 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.
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 92.7
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
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 112-mile journey, with about 17% of the route on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 69.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. This drive is characterized by frequent changes in direction rather than long, uninterrupted highway cruising. You'll likely experience a mix of road types as you transition between the main arteries and local roads, making for a more engaging driving experience.
Only 17% 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: 69.7 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 US 89 / Main 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 2h 10m drive. You will face about 10 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 (US 89 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 40.8 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 110.5 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 69.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (US 89 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 40.8 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 110.5 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.
