Traveling from Sandy Hills to Ivins takes you on a 298.4-mile journey through the heart of the Mountain West. Clocking in at approximately 5 hours and 7 minutes of drive time, this trip is well-suited for a single-day push if you have the stamina. You should budget about $47 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Since the route involves a mix of major highways and local thoroughfares, you can expect a transition between faster travel and slower, turn-heavy sections. Whether you are heading out for a weekend getaway or a longer stay, this itinerary offers a straightforward path across Utah.
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
149.2 miles from Sandy Hills, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 31m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
283.5 mi
4h 38m
Snow Canyon Parkway
4 mi
7m
Red Hills Parkway
3.4 mi
5m
1300 East
2.6 mi
4m
11400 South
2.2 mi
4m
Center Street
1.2 mi
2m
I 15 BUS
0.4 mi
1m
East Center Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 283.5 mi, about 4h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Hills, UT and Ivins, 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
283 mi·4 hr 38 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto I 15 BUS
0.4 mi·1 min·I 15 BUS
Exit 8Toward SR 34: Saint George BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto 1000 East
0.2 mi·31 sec·1000 East
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto Red Hills Parkway
3.4 mi·5 min·Red Hills Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Continue on Snow Canyon Parkway
3.2 mi·6 min·Snow Canyon Parkway
Use the straight lane.
11
Enter roundabout onto Snow Canyon Parkway
126 ft·7 sec·Snow Canyon Parkway
12
Continue on Snow Canyon Parkway
0.7 mi·1 min·Snow Canyon Parkway
13
Enter roundabout onto Center Street
122 ft·7 sec·Center Street
14
Continue on Center Street
1.2 mi·2 min·Center Street
15
Enter roundabout onto East Center Street
130 ft·7 sec·East Center Street
16
Continue on East Center Street
0.3 mi·34 sec·East Center Street
17
Turn right onto North Main Street
92 ft·4 sec·North Main Street
18
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Planning for this trip is simple since it only requires one well-timed stop to break up the 5-hour duration. Because the route concludes with winding local roads, try to schedule your arrival during daylight hours to better navigate the turns on Snow Canyon Parkway and Red Hills Parkway. Leaving early in the morning helps you avoid potential traffic and keeps your arrival time flexible for checking into your destination. Given the $47 fuel estimate, consider topping off your tank before leaving the Sandy Hills area to ensure you have plenty of range for the longest 283.5-mile stretch. Keep your pace steady, as the transition from the Veterans Memorial Highway into the local parkways requires a quick shift in driving attention.
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 149.2 miles from Sandy Hills, UT, or about 2h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 283.5 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 66 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 149.2 miles or 2h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ivins, 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 298.4 miles and 5h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 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 283.5 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 289.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Silvercrest Drive
Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive
Navigation decision point
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
7
288.9 mi into trip|~4h 49m in|I 15 BUS
Take the exit onto I 15 BUS toward SR 34: Saint George Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8
Toward SR 34: Saint George Boulevard
6
289.5 mi into trip|~4h 50m in|Red Hills Parkway
Turn left onto Red Hills Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.29 one way
$94.57 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg104 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$49.56
$99.13
premium
$4.53
$53.23
$106.46
diesel
$5.61
$65.88
$131.77
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
89.5
1
$31.33
$14.32
Efficient EV
74.6
0
$26.11
$11.94
EV Truck/SUV
119.4
1
$41.78
$19.10
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 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 14, 2026
Origin
Sandy Hills, UT
Evening
in Sandy Hills on Saturday
Local time
7:27 PM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Ivins, UT
Evening
in Ivins on Saturday
Local time
7:27 PM
MDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Fillmore, UT
149 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
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 7m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a drive dominated by a significant, long-haul segment followed by more technical navigation near your destination. You will spend the vast majority of your time—specifically 283.5 miles—on the Veterans Memorial Highway, which provides a consistent, high-speed pace for most of the trip. Once you transition off the main highway, the character of the road changes as you navigate Snow Canyon Parkway and Red Hills Parkway. This final portion is a turn-heavy local drive that demands a bit more focus than the earlier interstate stretch. With only 3% of the journey categorized as highway-share, the experience shifts from an open-road cruise to a more localized, maneuver-heavy finale.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 283.5 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 7m drive. You will face about 13 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 2.8 miles (11400 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
6,055 ft3,080 ft
Total Climb
2,013 ft
Total Descent
3,693 ft
Highest Point
6,055 ft
~191.8 mi in
Elevation Range
2,975 ft
Notable High Points
5,345 ft at ~85.2 miles+168 ft prominence
6,055 ft at ~191.8 miles+302 ft prominence
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 7m. Total distance: 298.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 283.5 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Ivins, UT before the return drive.
