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Trip from Roy, UT to Sandy Hills, UT

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

52m

Distance

45.7 mi

74 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 48m ★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m

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

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Roy, UT

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Sandy Hills, UT

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Trip Overview

This 45.7-mile drive from Roy to Sandy Hills, Utah, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 52 minutes. The route primarily utilizes Veterans Memorial Highway and Belt Route, with a portion on 1300 East, indicating a local, turn-heavy experience rather than a highway cruise. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $7, this journey is budget-friendly for a quick excursion within the Mountain West region. Given its short duration and local road focus, you'll find plenty of flexibility to depart at your convenience and enjoy the drive without feeling rushed. It's a straightforward hop within the state of Utah, perfect for a short getaway.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 38.8 mi 41m
Belt Route 1.9 mi 1m
1300 East 1.7 mi 2m
Union Park Avenue 1.6 mi 2m
Silvercrest Drive 0.1 mi <1m
Sandy Hills Drive <0.1 mi <1m
5600 South <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 38.8 mi, about 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SR 97

385 ft · 8 sec · 5600 South
2

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 34 sec
3

Merge onto I 15

25 mi · 26 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Keep slight left at fork onto I 15

8.2 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight left at fork onto I 15

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

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Exit 298B-A Toward I 215 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 298A Toward I 215 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto I 215

1.9 mi · 1 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

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Salt Lake City, UT, UT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Salt Lake City, UT

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

Kaysville, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

North Salt Lake, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.9 miles from Roy, 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 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 25.1 and 41.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
25.1 mi into trip | ~27m 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.
6
33.3 mi into trip | ~35m 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
39.2 mi into trip | ~42m 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
39.4 mi into trip | ~42m 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
41.6 mi into trip | ~45m 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

$7.24 one way

$14.48 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $7.59 $15.18
premium $4.53 $8.15 $16.30
diesel $5.61 $10.09 $20.18

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 16 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 13.7 0 $4.80 $2.19
Efficient EV 11.4 0 $4.00 $1.83
EV Truck/SUV 18.3 0 $6.40 $2.92

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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Roy, UT

Night in Roy on Saturday

Local time

10:34 PM

MDT

Current temp

58°F

Sunny

WNW 8 mph 11% chance Live forecast

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 14 at 10:17AM MDT until April 14 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 14 at 10:10AM MDT until April 15 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Destination

Sandy Hills, UT

Night in Sandy Hills on Saturday

Local time

10:34 PM

MDT

Current temp

58°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

NNW 8 mph 16% chance Live forecast

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 14 at 10:17AM MDT until April 14 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 14 at 10:10AM MDT until April 15 at 9:00AM 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

52m 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 for this 45.7-mile journey, as indicated by the use of Veterans Memorial Highway, Belt Route, and 1300 East, with no highway mileage contributing to the route. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 38.8 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a sustained period on this main artery before transitioning to more local roads. This profile suggests a drive that weaves through communities, requiring your attention for frequent turns and adjustments rather than a high-speed interstate experience. You'll likely notice the changing environment as you move from one local road to the next.

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: 38.8 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 25.1 miles in near I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 45.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 25.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.2 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 Roy, UT to Sandy Hills, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Union Park Avenue South along the way.

Union Park Avenue South

41.8 mi in | ~45m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 45.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

52m 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 38.8 miles on Veterans Memorial 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 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 25.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.2 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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