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Trip from Morgan, UT to Sandy Hills, UT

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 9m

Distance

58.7 mi

94 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 4m ★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 6m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Morgan, UT, UT

Morgan, UT

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Downtown Sandy Hills, UT, UT

Sandy Hills, UT

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Trip Overview

This 58.7-mile drive from Morgan, UT to Sandy Hills, UT is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 9 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, with no need to break it up. You'll navigate primarily on US 89 and I-84, with a short stint on Veterans Memorial Highway, making for a relatively quick journey. The estimated fuel cost is around $9, which is quite budget-friendly. Both your origin and destination are within Utah's Mountain West region, so expect a consistent regional feel throughout your travels.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 89 21.3 mi 24m
I 84 15.3 mi 15m
Veterans Memorial Highway 14.1 mi 15m
Belt Route 1.9 mi 1m
1300 East 1.7 mi 2m
Union Park Avenue 1.6 mi 2m
North State Street 0.9 mi 1m
Silvercrest Drive 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 89 — 21.3 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Morgan, UT and Sandy Hills, UT.

1

Start on Young Street

139 ft · 9 sec · Young Street
2

Turn right onto SR 66

0.9 mi · 1 min · North State Street
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 84 West: Ogden
4

Merge onto I 84

15 mi · 15 min · I 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec
Exit 87A Toward US 89 South: Salt Lake City Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Merge onto US 89

10 mi · 11 min · US 89
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto US 89

11 mi · 12 min · US 89
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 15

8.2 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 15

5.9 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Exit 298B-A Toward I 215 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 298A Toward I 215 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto I 215

1.9 mi · 1 min · Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 9 Toward Union Park Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward Union Park Avenue South
15

Turn straight onto Union Park Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · Union Park Avenue
16

Continue on 1300 East

1.7 mi · 2 min · 1300 East
Use the left lane.
17

Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Silvercrest Drive
Use the left lane.
18

Turn right onto Sandy Hills Drive

485 ft · 16 sec · Sandy Hills Drive
19

Arrive at destination

Sandy Hills Drive

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Davis County, Utah. United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bountiful, UT

29 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

South Ogden, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Farmington, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from Morgan, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 16.5 and 54.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
16.5 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward US 89 South: Salt Lake City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 87A Toward US 89 South: Salt Lake City
6
27.1 mi into trip | ~31m in | US 89

Keep slight right at fork onto US 89

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
52.2 mi into trip | ~58m 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
52.4 mi into trip | ~58m 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
54.6 mi into trip | ~1h 1m 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

$9.30 one way

$18.60 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $9.75 $19.50
premium $4.53 $10.47 $20.94
diesel $5.61 $12.96 $25.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.6 0 $6.16 $2.82
Efficient EV 14.7 0 $5.14 $2.35
EV Truck/SUV 23.5 0 $8.22 $3.76

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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 20, 2026

Origin

Morgan, UT

Late night in Morgan on Tuesday

Local time

3:50 AM

MDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sandy Hills, UT

Late night in Sandy Hills on Tuesday

Local time

3:50 AM

MDT

Current temp

41°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

16 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

1h 9m 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 drive that's mostly highway, with 62% of the route utilizing faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 21.3 miles along US 89, offering a good period of consistent travel. While much of this route is on interstates and major highways, the inclusion of US 89 provides a slightly varied driving experience. This road profile suggests a generally smooth and efficient journey, ideal for covering ground without excessive stops.

62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.3 mi on US 89.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 89 and I 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.7 miles you will encounter 15 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 16.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.1 miles (US 89): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.2 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.

On the drive from Morgan, UT to Sandy Hills, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Union Park Avenue South along the way.

Union Park Avenue South

54.8 mi in | ~1h 2m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 58.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 21.3 miles on US 89. 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 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 16.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.1 miles (US 89): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sandy Hills, 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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