Spanning 221.1 miles, this journey from Sandy Hills to Parowan takes approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes to complete. Because the duration is relatively manageable, you can easily tackle this as a single-day trip without needing an overnight stay. You should budget roughly $35 for fuel to cover the distance across these Mountain West locations. The route relies on a combination of Veterans Memorial Highway, 1300 East, and 11400 South to navigate between the two points. Since this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straight interstate shot, expect to stay engaged with your navigation throughout the trip. It is a straightforward trek that works well for travelers looking to move efficiently between these Utah destinations.
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
110.6 miles from Sandy Hills, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 54m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
214.2 mi
3h 31m
1300 East
2.6 mi
4m
11400 South
2.2 mi
4m
North Main Street
1.2 mi
2m
Silvercrest Drive
<0.1 mi
<1m
Sandy Hills Drive
<0.1 mi
<1m
West Center Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 214.2 mi, about 3h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Hills, UT and Parowan, 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
214 mi·3 hr 31 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward SR 274: Parowan
8
Turn left onto I 15 Bus; SR 274
1.2 mi·2 min·North Main Street
9
Turn right onto West Center Street
110 ft·6 sec·West Center Street
10
Arrive at destination
West Center Street
Trip Plan
Planning your departure is simple since the 3-hour and 45-minute travel time offers plenty of flexibility for a one-day itinerary. While you only need to account for one stop along the way, make sure to factor that into your timing to keep your travel day stress-free. Since the route involves significant local road mileage, stay alert for changing speed limits and turn signals that you wouldn't encounter on a major freeway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $35 estimate assumes steady driving conditions. A helpful tip for this specific route is to double-check your turn-by-turn navigation before leaving, as the reliance on local roads like 1300 East and 11400 South makes precision essential for a smooth arrival in Parowan.
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 110.6 miles from Sandy Hills, UT, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 214.2 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 49 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.6 miles or 1h 54m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Parowan, 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 221.1 miles and 3h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 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 214.2 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 5.4 — 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
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|1300 East
Turn left onto 1300 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.04 one way
$70.07 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg77 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$36.73
$73.45
premium
$4.53
$39.44
$78.88
diesel
$5.61
$48.82
$97.63
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
66.3
0
$23.22
$10.61
Efficient EV
55.3
0
$19.35
$8.84
EV Truck/SUV
88.4
1
$30.95
$14.15
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
4:49 AM
MDT
Current temp
37°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 3 to 13 mph88% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 10:37AM MDT until April 12 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Parowan, UT
Late night
in Parowan on Tuesday
Local time
4:49 AM
MDT
Current temp
29°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
SW 5 to 22 mph70% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 10:37AM MDT until April 12 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
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
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 45m 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 22.9
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...
14 mi from route
~36 min detour
$10
near mile 221.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a distinct, turn-heavy local personality that stands apart from standard interstate cruising. You will spend the vast majority of your time on the Veterans Memorial Highway, which accounts for a 214.2-mile stretch of the total journey. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a driving experience defined by local roads and frequent turns rather than high-speed, wide-open lanes. The transition between these roads requires consistent attention to your surroundings, making the drive feel more hands-on. Expect the character of the road to remain consistent throughout the trip as you navigate the local infrastructure connecting these two regions.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 214.2 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 3h 45m drive. You will face about 8 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 0.2 miles (1300 East): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (11400 South): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 45m. Total distance: 221.1 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 214.2 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 0.2 miles (1300 East): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (11400 South): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument and Cedar Breaks National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Parowan, UT, but most travelers stay overnight.
