Origin
Oakley, UT
Morning in Oakley on Tuesday
Local time
8:54 AM
MDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oakley, 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
1h 1m
Distance
46.6 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sandy, UT
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Trip Overview
Oakley, UT to Sandy, UT is 46.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 1 minute via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Utah's Mountain West region, offering a relatively short trip perfect for a single day. Expect a local feel as you navigate through various road types, making it a straightforward journey. Given the brief duration, this route is ideal for those looking for a quick transition between locations without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 16.9 mi | 18m |
| Belt Route | 7.4 mi | 7m |
| Brown's Canyon Road | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| SR 32 | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| US 40 | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| SR 248 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| 900 East | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| 700 East | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 16.9 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakley, UT and Sandy, UT.
1
Start on SR 32
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 32
2
Turn slight right onto SR 32
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 32
3
Turn left onto Brown's Canyon Road
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Brown's Canyon Road
4
Turn right onto SR 248
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 248
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward US 40 West
6
Merge onto US 40; US 189
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 40; US 189
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
1.9 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 80 West
8
Merge onto I 80
17 mi
·
18 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 130
Toward I 215 South
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
this road
Toward I 215
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
12
Merge onto I 215
7.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 9
Toward Union Park Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto Union Park Avenue
295 ft
·
13 sec
·
Union Park Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto 6600 South
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
6600 South
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto SR 71
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
900 East
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on SR 71
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
700 East
18
Turn slight right onto East 8610 South
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 8610 South
Use the right lane.
19
Turn slight right onto 8680 South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
8680 South
20
Turn left onto 280 East
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
280 East
21
Turn right onto 8800 South
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
8800 South
22
Arrive at destination
8800 South
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.3 miles from Oakley, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 12.8 and 42.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
12.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 40; US 189
Merge onto US 40; US 189
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
34.1 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward I 215 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 130
Toward I 215 South
7
42.6 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
6
42.9 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
Union Park Avenue
Turn right onto Union Park Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
42.9 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
6600 South
Turn left onto 6600 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.38 one way
$14.77 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $7.74 | $15.48 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.31 | $16.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.24 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.08 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Morning in Sandy on Tuesday
Local time
8:54 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
8 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 1m 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?
This route is characterized as a "Turn-heavy local drive," indicating frequent changes in direction rather than a straight shot. With only 17% of the drive on highways, you'll spend most of your time on local roads, including stretches of Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Belt Route, and Brown's Canyon Road. The longest uninterrupted segment is 16.9 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, suggesting that most of your journey will involve navigating through towns or more intricate local road networks. Be prepared for a more engaged driving experience with numerous turns.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.9 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 12.8 miles in near US 40; US 189.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.6 miles you will encounter 16 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 12.8 miles (US 40; US 189): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
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 1h 1m. Total distance: 46.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.9 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower 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 12.8 miles (US 40; US 189): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.6 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, 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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