If you are planning a trip from Sandy Hills to Monroe, expect a journey covering 164.2 miles across Utah’s Mountain West. With a driving time of approximately 3 hours and 1 minute, this trek is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You will navigate a mix of local roads and interstate travel, primarily utilizing Veterans Memorial Highway, State Street, and I-70. Budgeting around $26 for fuel should cover your needs for the trip. Since the drive is relatively straightforward, you can easily complete it in one go without the need for an overnight stay, giving you plenty of flexibility for your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
82.1 miles from Sandy Hills, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 27m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
103.4 mi
1h 43m
State Street
24.4 mi
29m
I 70
16.5 mi
15m
Main Street
4.2 mi
6m
SR 118
3.7 mi
5m
1300 East
2.6 mi
4m
SR 24
2.4 mi
2m
11400 South
2.2 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 103.4 mi, about 1h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Hills, UT and Monroe, 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
103 mi·1 hr 43 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·29 sec
Exit 188Toward US 50 East: Scipio
8
Turn left onto US 50
0.7 mi·1 min·US 50
9
Turn right onto US 50
24 mi·29 min·State Street
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto SR 260
4.2 mi·6 min·Main Street
11
At end of road, turn right onto SR 24
2.4 mi·2 min·SR 24
12
Turn right onto SR 259
0.3 mi·30 sec·SR 259
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Toward I 70 West: Richfield
14
Merge onto I 70; US 89
16 mi·15 min·I 70; US 89
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward Elsinore, Monroe
16
Turn left onto SR 258
309 ft·5 sec·Elsinore Road
17
Continue on SR 258
1.3 mi·2 min·West Main Street
18
Turn right onto West 3000 North
0.5 mi·1 min·West 3000 North
19
Turn right onto SR 118
3.7 mi·5 min·SR 118
20
Turn left onto East 100 South
169 ft·7 sec·East 100 South
21
Arrive at destination
East 100 South
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 3-hour drive, try to depart early in the day to navigate the turn-heavy sections while you are fresh. Since the route includes one scheduled stop, use that time to stretch your legs and refuel if necessary, keeping your $26 budget in mind. Given the high percentage of local road travel, allow yourself extra time to account for potential traffic or navigation adjustments within the tighter turns. The flexibility of this one-day trip is its greatest asset, so don't feel rushed to maintain a strict pace. Keep a close eye on the Veterans Memorial Highway segment, as it represents the bulk of your time on the road.
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 82.1 miles from Sandy Hills, UT, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.4 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 36 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.1 miles or 1h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Monroe, 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 164.2 miles and 3h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 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 103.4 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 141.2 — 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
6
109.9 mi into trip|~1h 55m in|US 50 / State Street
Turn right onto US 50 / State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
141.2 mi into trip|~2h 34m in
Take the exit toward I 70 West: Richfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 70 West: Richfield
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.02 one way
$52.04 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg58 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$27.27
$54.55
premium
$4.53
$29.29
$58.58
diesel
$5.61
$36.25
$72.51
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
49.3
0
$17.24
$7.88
Efficient EV
41.1
0
$14.37
$6.57
EV Truck/SUV
65.7
0
$22.99
$10.51
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (67% 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.
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
4:14 AM
MDT
Current temp
37°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 3 to 13 mph88% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Monroe, UT
Late night
in Monroe on Tuesday
Local time
4:14 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
26 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
3h 1m on the road
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.
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 22.6
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a distinct blend of driving styles, shifting from local navigation to interstate cruising. You will spend the vast majority of your time on Veterans Memorial Highway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 103.4 miles. Because only 14% of the journey is on the highway, be prepared for a turn-heavy experience that requires your full attention. The road's personality changes as you transition from local surface streets onto the faster I-70 corridor. Expect a varied pace behind the wheel as you navigate these different road classifications throughout the 164.2-mile distance.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 103.4 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Silvercrest Drive.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 164.2 miles you will encounter 17 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 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
5,418 ft4,499 ft
Total Climb
1,276 ft
Total Descent
650 ft
Highest Point
5,418 ft
~152.4 mi in
Elevation Range
919 ft
Notable High Points
5,320 ft at ~82.1 miles+291 ft prominence
5,301 ft at ~105.5 miles+67 ft prominence
5,418 ft at ~152.4 miles+32 ft prominence
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 1m. Total distance: 164.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 103.4 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Monroe, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Monroe, UT, but most travelers stay overnight.
