Sandy Hills, UT to Paradise, UT is 97.3 miles and takes about 1h 54m via Veterans Memorial Highway and US 89, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah. Expect a drive that's mostly on surface roads, offering a more relaxed pace compared to interstate travel. Given its short duration and manageable fuel cost, this route is well-suited for a single day trip, allowing for plenty of flexibility.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48.6 miles from Sandy Hills, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
62.4 mi
1h 5m
US 89
14.3 mi
16m
800 East
4.5 mi
6m
1100 South
4.5 mi
5m
Main Street
4.3 mi
7m
1300 East
1.7 mi
2m
Union Park Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
Belt Route
1.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 62.4 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Hills, UT and Paradise, UT.
1
Start on Sandy Hills Drive
485 ft·22 sec·Sandy Hills Drive
2
Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive
516 ft·21 sec·Silvercrest Drive
3
Turn right onto 1300 East
1.7 mi·2 min·1300 East
4
Continue on Union Park Avenue
1.6 mi·2 min·Union Park Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 215 WestUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 215
1.5 mi·1 min·Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 12Toward I 15: Salt Lake City, Las VegasUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt LakeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 15
25 mi·26 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
38 mi·39 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business
0.2 mi·21 sec·I 15 Business; I 84 Business
Toward US 91
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business
0.3 mi·36 sec·I 15 Business; I 84 Business
13
Merge onto US 91; I 15 Bus; I 84 Bus
4.5 mi·5 min·1100 South
14
Continue on US 89; US 91
14 mi·16 min·US 89; US 91
15
Turn right onto SR 101
2.5 mi·3 min·Main Street
16
Turn right onto SR 101
0.4 mi·44 sec·400 West
17
Turn left onto SR 101
1.7 mi·3 min·Main Street
18
Turn right onto SR 165
4.5 mi·6 min·800 East
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn left onto 9000 South
100 ft·4 sec·9000 South
20
Arrive at destination
9000 South
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short, single-day drive of under two hours, you have the flexibility to leave any time of day. Plan for a fuel cost around $15, and consider topping off your tank before you depart Sandy Hills to ensure you have plenty for the 97.3-mile journey. There are no specific overnight stops suggested, so you can depart and arrive within the same day without feeling rushed. Keep an eye on local traffic patterns, especially as you transition from Veterans Memorial Highway onto US 89 and then 800 East.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48.6 miles from Sandy Hills, UT, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.4 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 21 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.6 miles or 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Paradise, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sandy Hills, UT
This is one driving day of about 97.3 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Sandy Hills, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 62.4 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.7 and 92.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
5.7 mi into trip|~9m in
Take the exit toward I 15: Salt Lake City, Las Vegas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12
Toward I 15: Salt Lake City, Las Vegas
7
5.9 mi into trip|~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 15 North: Salt Lake
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake
6
6.3 mi into trip|~10m in|I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway toward Salt Lake City
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Salt Lake City
6
30.8 mi into trip|~36m in|I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
92.7 mi into trip|~1h 47m in|SR 165 / 800 East
Turn right onto SR 165 / 800 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.42 one way
$30.84 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$16.16
$32.32
premium
$4.53
$17.36
$34.71
diesel
$5.61
$21.48
$42.97
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.2
0
$10.22
$4.67
Efficient EV
24.3
0
$8.51
$3.89
EV Truck/SUV
38.9
0
$13.62
$6.23
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026
Origin
Sandy Hills, UT
Late night
in Sandy Hills on Tuesday
Local time
5:45 AM
MDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Paradise, UT
Late night
in Paradise on Tuesday
Local time
5:45 AM
MDT
Current temp
54°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
13 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 54m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
$12
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
One of the greatest technological achievements of the 19th century is the completion of the first transcontinental railroad across the United States. Visitors to the park can see the location of the L...
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
$20
near mile 67.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily on surface roads, with only about 15% of the 97.3 miles on highways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 62.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway before transitioning to surface roads. Expect to encounter more local traffic and slower speeds as you move away from the highway segments.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62.4 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 5.7 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 97.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sandy Hills, UT and Paradise, UT, road signs point toward Las Vegas and Salt Lake City.
Las Vegas
5.7 mi in|~9m
Salt Lake City
6.3 mi in|~10m|via I 15
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 97.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 62.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Paradise, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument and Golden Spike National Historical Park. 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 Paradise, UT before heading back.
