Origin
Oquirrh, UT
Late night in Oquirrh on Tuesday
Local time
3:15 AM
MDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oquirrh, UT to Sandy Hills, 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
25m
Distance
13.9 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oquirrh, UT
Zach LeBlanc
Sandy Hills, UT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit between Oquirrh and Sandy Hills, Utah, you will cover 13.9 miles in approximately 25 minutes. This local connection stays entirely within the Mountain West region, making it an easy day trip that requires no overnight stops. Because the route is short and direct, you can expect to spend only about $2 on fuel for the entire journey. You will rely on a series of local streets rather than major thoroughfares, which keeps the travel time predictable. It is a straightforward commute that is best suited for those who prefer staying off the highway system. Ultimately, this is a low-stress drive that fits perfectly into a busy schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 6200 South | 4.7 mi | 9m |
| Belt Route | 3.6 mi | 3m |
| 1300 East | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Union Park Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Wakefield Way | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Redwood Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Silvercrest Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sandy Hills Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
6200 South
— 4.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oquirrh, UT and Sandy Hills, UT.
1
Start on Oquirrh Ridge Drive
129 ft
·
11 sec
·
Oquirrh Ridge Drive
2
Turn left onto Cedar Hill Road
244 ft
·
12 sec
·
Cedar Hill Road
3
Turn right onto Wakefield Way
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wakefield Way
4
Turn right onto 6200 South
4.7 mi
·
9 min
·
6200 South
5
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Redwood Road
6
Turn left onto SR 68
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Redwood Road
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 215 East
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 215
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 9
Toward Union Park Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Union Park Avenue South
11
Turn straight onto Union Park Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Union Park Avenue
12
Continue on 1300 East
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
1300 East
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Silvercrest Drive
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Sandy Hills Drive
485 ft
·
16 sec
·
Sandy Hills Drive
15
Arrive at destination
Sandy Hills Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cedar Hill Road
Turn left onto Cedar Hill Road
Navigation decision point
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the ramp toward I 215 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 215 East
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 215 / Belt Route
Merge onto I 215 / Belt Route
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
9.8 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
13.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Silvercrest Drive
Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.20 one way
$4.41 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Hills, UT
Late night in Sandy Hills on Tuesday
Local time
3:15 AM
MDT
Current temp
57°F
Slight Chance T-storms
N 14 mph
84% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 10:33AM MDT until April 16 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 10:33AM MDT until April 16 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
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
3 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
25m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. You will navigate a sequence of local roads, specifically Cedar Hill Road, Wakefield Way, and 6200 South, rather than cruising on a monotonous interstate. With a highway share of 0%, the route lacks long, straight stretches, as evidenced by the fact that your longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on Cedar Hill Road. Maneuvering through these turns requires a consistent pace, making the experience feel more like a suburban commute than a high-speed transit. It is a technical, low-speed trip that keeps you engaged with the road layout from start to finish.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 mi on 6200 South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 early in the drive near Cedar Hill Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 13.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Cedar Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (I 215 / Belt Route): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
On the drive from Oquirrh, UT to Sandy Hills, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Union Park Avenue South along the way.
Union Park Avenue South
10 mi in
|
~18m
About the Cities
Starting in Oquirrh, UT
Full guide →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 25m. Total distance: 13.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m 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 4.7 miles on 6200 South. 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: near the start (Cedar Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (I 215 / Belt Route): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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