Origin
Sandy Hills, UT
Late night in Sandy Hills on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sandy Hills, UT to Nephi, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
72.4 mi
116 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
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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Nephi, UT
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Trip Overview
This 72.4-mile drive from Sandy Hills to Nephi, Utah, is a straightforward 1 hour and 21 minutes, making it an ideal day trip within the Mountain West region. You'll primarily navigate Veterans Memorial Highway and I-15 Business, with a portion on 1300 East, indicating a mix of main thoroughfares and local roads. The estimated fuel cost is around $11, suggesting an economical journey. With no recommended overnight stops, this route offers flexibility for departure times. The overall feel is that of a practical, local drive connecting two points within the same state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 64 mi | 1h 5m |
| I 15 Bus | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| 1300 East | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| 11400 South | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Silvercrest Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sandy Hills Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 64 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Hills, UT and Nephi, 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 South
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 15
64 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 228
Toward I 15 Business, SR 28
8
Turn right onto I 15 Bus; SR 28
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 15 Bus; SR 28
9
Arrive at destination
I 15 Bus; SR 28
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.2 miles from Sandy Hills, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 69.4 — 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
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.
6
69.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward I 15 Business, SR 28
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 228
Toward I 15 Business, SR 28
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.47 one way
$22.95 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $12.03 | $24.05 |
| premium | $4.53 | $12.92 | $25.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.99 | $31.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.60 | $3.48 |
| Efficient EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29 | 0 | $10.14 | $4.63 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Nephi, UT
Late night in Nephi on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Patchy Frost then Sunny
NNW 5 to 10 mph
7% chance
Live forecast
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
2 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
1h 21m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with approximately 4% of your journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 64 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a significant period of consistent travel. The road profile suggests a dynamic experience, transitioning between faster highway segments and more intricate local road sections. This means you'll need to stay engaged as the driving conditions and speed limits vary throughout the 1 hour and 21-minute trip.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Silvercrest Drive.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sandy Hills, UT to Nephi, UT is easy. At 1h 21m with 4% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 72.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 64 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Nephi, UT before heading back.
How this page is built
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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