Traveling from Sandy Hills to Enterprise covers 280.4 miles across the Mountain West, a journey that typically takes about 4 hours and 55 minutes. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate sprint, you should plan on dedicating one full day to complete the trip. With a estimated fuel cost of $43, it is an accessible trek if you prefer backroads over major expressways. You will navigate through local thoroughfares like Silvercrest Drive, 1300 East, and 11400 South to reach your destination. Given the duration and the nature of the roads, this route works best as a focused day trip where you can settle in and enjoy the local scenery without the pressure of heavy traffic.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
140.2 miles from Sandy Hills, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 23m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
233.6 mi
3h 50m
West 200 North
27.5 mi
32m
Bench Road
8.1 mi
12m
SR 18
2.7 mi
3m
1300 East
2.6 mi
4m
11400 South
2.2 mi
4m
200 North
1.4 mi
2m
East Main Street
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 233.6 mi, about 3h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Hills, UT and Enterprise, UT.
1
Start on Sandy Hills Drive
485 ft·22 sec·Sandy Hills Drive
2
Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive
516 ft·19 sec·Silvercrest Drive
3
Turn left onto 1300 East
2.6 mi·4 min·1300 East
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto 11400 South
2.2 mi·4 min·11400 South
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·56 sec
Toward I 15 SouthUse the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 15
234 mi·3 hr 50 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward SR 56
8
Turn left onto SR 56
1.4 mi·2 min·200 North
9
Continue on SR 56
27 mi·32 min·West 200 North
10
Turn left onto Main Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Street
11
Continue on Bench Road
4.7 mi·6 min·Bench Road
12
Continue on Bench Road
3.5 mi·5 min·Bench Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto SR 18
2.7 mi·3 min·SR 18
14
Continue on SR 219
0.8 mi·1 min·East Main Street
15
Turn right onto 100 East
21 ft·1 sec·100 East
16
Arrive at destination
100 East
Trip Plan
Since this is a lengthy 4-hour and 55-minute drive on local roads, you should aim to depart early in the morning to avoid fatigue. Budget for at least one planned stop to stretch your legs, as the constant turning can be more demanding than highway driving. Keep your $43 fuel budget handy, but remember that local routes may have fewer service stations than major interstates, so top off your tank before leaving Sandy Hills. Because the entire route relies on roads like 1300 East and 11400 South, double-check your GPS settings to ensure you don't miss a turn. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so take your time and enjoy the local pace of the Mountain West landscape.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 140.2 miles from Sandy Hills, UT, or about 2h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 233.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 62 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 140.2 miles or 2h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Enterprise, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sandy Hills, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sandy Hills, UT
This is one driving day of about 280.4 miles and 4h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 miles from Sandy Hills, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 233.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 5.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Silvercrest Drive
Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|1300 East
Turn left onto 1300 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.8 mi into trip|~5m in|11400 South
Turn right onto 11400 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5 mi into trip|~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 15 South
5
5.4 mi into trip|~10m in|I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.43 one way
$88.87 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg98 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$46.58
$93.15
premium
$4.53
$50.02
$100.04
diesel
$5.61
$61.91
$123.82
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 98.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
84.1
1
$29.44
$13.46
Efficient EV
70.1
0
$24.53
$11.22
EV Truck/SUV
112.2
1
$39.26
$17.95
Gas CO2
98 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Sandy Hills, UT
Late night
in Sandy Hills on Tuesday
Local time
2:48 AM
MDT
Current temp
80°F
Sunny
S 7 to 10 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Enterprise, UT
Late night
in Enterprise on Tuesday
Local time
2:48 AM
MDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Delta, UT
140 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
21 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
4h 55m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
$12
near mile 19.3
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
Crowning the Grand Staircase, Cedar Breaks sits at over 10,000 feet and looks down into a half-mile deep geologic amphitheater. Come wander among timeless bristlecone pines, stand in lush meadows of w...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
$10
near mile 232.1
Follow the paths where people have walked for thousands of years. Gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that soar into a brilliant blue sky. Experience the tall, stretching walls...
27 mi from route
~68 min detour
$35
near mile 241.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect an engaging, technical experience behind the wheel as you navigate this turn-heavy route. Unlike an interstate grind, this drive features a 0% highway share, meaning you will spend the entire 280.4 miles on local roads. There is no long-distance cruising here; in fact, the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on Silvercrest Drive, requiring your full attention at every intersection and turn. The character of the road remains consistent in its local, winding nature throughout the entire trip. If you enjoy hands-on driving where you constantly shift your focus, this path through the Mountain West will keep you alert and involved.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 233.6 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Silvercrest Drive.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 55m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Silvercrest Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (1300 East): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (11400 South): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
6,214 ft4,554 ft
Total Climb
2,740 ft
Total Descent
2,184 ft
Highest Point
6,214 ft
~180.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,660 ft
Notable High Points
5,325 ft at ~80.1 miles+233 ft prominence
5,274 ft at ~120.2 miles+183 ft prominence
6,214 ft at ~180.3 miles+130 ft prominence
5,989 ft at ~260.4 miles+378 ft prominence
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 55m. Total distance: 280.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 233.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Silvercrest Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (1300 East): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (11400 South): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument, Cedar Breaks National Monument and Zion National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Enterprise, UT, but most travelers stay overnight.
