Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
47.6 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 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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Francis, UT
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Sandy Hills, UT to Francis, UT is 47.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 1 minute via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah. You'll primarily be on surface roads, making it a straightforward trip. Given its short distance and duration, it’s ideal for a single-day excursion, offering a simple way to get from point A to point B without extensive planning.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 17.6 mi | 19m |
| Kearns Boulevard | 11.4 mi | 16m |
| Belt Route | 7.4 mi | 7m |
| US 40 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Union Park Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| 1300 East | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Silvercrest Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~3,258 veh/hr typical · worst 4,167
Quietest
2 AM
~47 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
69.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 74 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Hills, UT and Francis, UT.
Start on Sandy Hills Drive
Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive
Turn right onto 1300 East
Continue on Union Park Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 215
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Merge onto I 80
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto US 40; US 189
Take the exit
Turn left onto SR 248
Turn right onto SR 32
Turn right onto SR 32
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 23.8 miles from Sandy Hills, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 11.5 and 34.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward I 80 East: Park City, Cheyenne
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward US 40 East: Heber City, Vernal
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward US 40: Heber, Vernal
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward SR 248: Park City, Kamas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto SR 248 / Kearns Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$8.26 one way
$16.51 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.63 | $17.27 |
| premium | $4.95 | $9.28 | $18.55 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $10.49 | $20.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.05 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Afternoon in Sandy Hills on Friday
Local time
12:28 PM
MDT
Current temp
58°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in Francis on Friday
Local time
12:28 PM
MDT
Current temp
49°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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 mostly surface roads, with only about 7% on highways. You'll encounter 17.6 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway before transitioning to other roads. Expect a consistent pace, as the longest stretch on a single main road is less than 20 miles. The majority of your travel will be on local streets, so pay attention to speed limits and intersections.
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 11.5 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
Total Climb
3,314 ft
Total Descent
1,510 ft
Highest Point
6,967 ft
~40.8 mi in
Elevation Range
2,530 ft
Notable High Points
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sandy Hills, UT and Francis, UT, road signs point toward Cheyenne, Vernal and Kamas.
Cheyenne
Vernal
Kamas
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 47.6 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 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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