Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
28 mi
45 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sandy Hills, UT
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Eagle Mountain, UT
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Sandy Hills to Eagle Mountain is 28 miles and takes about 45m via Veterans Memorial Highway and East Pony Express Parkway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Mountain West region, specifically in Utah. It's a straightforward drive that connects two neighboring communities. You won't encounter significant elevation changes or complex navigation, making it ideal for a quick trip or an extension to another local adventure. Consider this for its simplicity and directness.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 8.3 mi | 8m |
| East Pony Express Parkway | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| 1300 East | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Mountain View Corridor | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| 11400 South | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| West Cory B Wride Memorial Highway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Ranches Parkway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| 2100 North | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Hills, UT and Eagle Mountain, UT.
Start on Sandy Hills Drive
Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive
Turn left onto 1300 East
Turn right onto 11400 South
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 15
Take the exit
Turn straight onto North Thanksgiving Way
Turn right onto Triumph Boulevard
Turn right onto SR 194
Turn straight onto SR 194
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto SR 85
Turn right onto SR 73
Turn left onto Ranches Parkway
Turn right onto East Pony Express Parkway
Turn left onto East Bobby Wren Boulevard
Turn right onto North Liberty Way
Enter roundabout onto East Church Way
Continue on East Church Way
Continue on North Independence Way
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 27.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto 11400 South
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Triumph Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto SR 73 / West Cory B Wride Memorial Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto East Church Way
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Regular Gas
$4.44 one way
$8.87 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.99 | $9.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Sandy Hills on Tuesday
Local time
6:03 AM
MDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Eagle Mountain on Tuesday
Local time
6:03 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is almost entirely on surface roads, with only about 20% on highways. You'll experience an 8.3-mile stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway before transitioning to local streets. Expect to navigate through suburban and local thoroughfares for most of the 28 miles. The frequent intersections and varied speed limits are characteristic of this type of route.
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 0.1 miles in near Silvercrest Drive.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 28 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Silvercrest Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (11400 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 28 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m 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.
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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