Spanning 277.3 miles across Utah, this trip from Sandy Hills to LaVerkin takes approximately 4 hours and 41 minutes of driving time. Because this route is best completed within a single day, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You should budget about $44 for fuel to cover the journey. Navigating this path requires moving from the Mountain West region through a mix of Veterans Memorial Highway, SR 17, and 1300 East. While it serves as a straightforward day trip, it is a significant distance, so plan your schedule accordingly to account for the total time spent behind the wheel.
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
138.6 miles from Sandy Hills, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 21m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
264.7 mi
4h 19m
SR 17
6.7 mi
10m
1300 East
2.6 mi
4m
11400 South
2.2 mi
4m
West Center Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Silvercrest Drive
<0.1 mi
<1m
Sandy Hills Drive
<0.1 mi
<1m
South Main Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 264.7 mi, about 4h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Hills, UT and LaVerkin, 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
265 mi·4 hr 19 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward SR 17: Toquerville, Hurricane
8
Turn left onto SR 17
6.7 mi·10 min·SR 17
9
Turn left onto West Center Street
0.2 mi·37 sec·West Center Street
10
Turn right onto South Main Street
107 ft·4 sec·South Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a one-day commitment, aim for an early morning departure to ensure you reach LaVerkin with plenty of daylight remaining. You are limited to just one stop along the way, so choose your break point strategically to maximize your comfort during the nearly five-hour drive. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge throughout the 264.7-mile stretch on the Veterans Memorial Highway, as service intervals may vary. Because the route is turn-heavy, stay alert on the local segments like SR 17 and 1300 East, where the road dynamics change frequently compared to the primary highway sections.
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 138.6 miles from Sandy Hills, UT, or about 2h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 264.7 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 61 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.6 miles or 2h 21m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near LaVerkin, 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 277.3 miles and 4h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 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 264.7 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 270.1 — 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
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
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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.
5
270.1 mi into trip|~4h 30m in
Take the exit toward SR 17: Toquerville, Hurricane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 17: Toquerville, Hurricane
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.94 one way
$87.88 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg97 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$46.06
$92.12
premium
$4.53
$49.47
$98.93
diesel
$5.61
$61.22
$122.45
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: 97 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
83.2
1
$29.12
$13.31
Efficient EV
69.3
0
$24.26
$11.09
EV Truck/SUV
110.9
1
$38.82
$17.75
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% 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 13, 2026
Origin
Sandy Hills, UT
Late night
in Sandy Hills on Tuesday
Local time
3:00 AM
MDT
Current temp
37°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 3 to 13 mph88% chanceLive forecast
Destination
LaVerkin, UT
Late night
in LaVerkin on Tuesday
Local time
3:00 AM
MDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Delta, UT
139 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
34 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
4h 41m 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 19.1
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
~31 min detour
$10
near mile 229.5
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...
15 mi from route
~36 min detour
$35
near mile 267.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you transition between road types. While only 2% of your journey consists of major highways, you will spend the vast majority of your time on the Veterans Memorial Highway, which accounts for a 264.7-mile stretch. The road’s personality shifts from fast-paced highway segments to more technical, localized maneuvering as you approach your destination. You will find that the constant changes in road character keep the drive engaging, though it lacks the monotony of a purely interstate route.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 264.7 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 41m drive. You will face about 9 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
5,800 ft4,554 ft
Total Climb
1,472 ft
Total Descent
1,162 ft
Highest Point
5,800 ft
~217.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,246 ft
Notable High Points
5,249 ft at ~79.2 miles+208 ft prominence
5,800 ft at ~217.8 miles+102 ft prominence
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 41m. Total distance: 277.3 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 264.7 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 2.8 miles (11400 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: 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 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.4 hours — manageable with a long break at LaVerkin, UT, but most travelers stay overnight.
