This 107.7-mile drive from Sandy Hills to Price, Utah, is a manageable 2-hour and 12-minute trip, making it an ideal day excursion. You'll primarily navigate the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway and Veterans Memorial Highway, with a portion on US 6. The estimated fuel cost is around $17, and the drive has a turn-heavy local feel, suggesting frequent changes in direction rather than long, straight stretches. Since it's a relatively short journey within the Mountain West region, you won't need to split it into overnight stays, offering flexibility in your departure and arrival times.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.9 miles from Sandy Hills, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 5m into the drive
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Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Hills, UT and Price, UT.
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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
34 mi·36 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Exit 257B-AToward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, PriceUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 257BToward US 6 East: PriceUse the straight lane.
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Merge
0.2 mi·15 sec
Toward US 6 East: Price
10
Continue on US 6
3.7 mi·5 min·US 6
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on US 6
33 mi·39 min·Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
12
Continue on US 6
0.7 mi·57 sec·State Street
13
Continue on US 6
28 mi·34 min·Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
15
Turn left onto US 6 Bus; SR 55
0.3 mi·39 sec·West 100 North
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Turn left onto North Carbonville Road
0.1 mi·14 sec·North Carbonville Road
17
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.6 mi·1 min·West Main Street
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Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Trip Plan
This 2-hour, 107.7-mile drive is best tackled in a single day, allowing for flexibility with your schedule. With a fuel cost estimated at $17 and no designated stops, you can depart when convenient. The drive's turn-heavy nature means keeping your navigation active and being mindful of upcoming turns, especially during the 61.6-mile stretch on the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway. Plan for brief pauses as needed rather than a formal stop, as the journey is short enough to manage without extensive breaks.
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 53.9 miles from Sandy Hills, UT, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.6 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 24 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.9 miles or 1h 5m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Price, 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 107.7 miles and 2h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Sandy Hills, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway for about 61.6 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 39.8 — 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
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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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39.4 mi into trip|~47m in
Take the exit toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price
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 257B-A
Toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main St...
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39.8 mi into trip|~47m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 6 East: Price
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Exit 257B
Toward US 6 East: Price
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.07 one way
$34.13 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$17.89
$35.78
premium
$4.53
$19.21
$38.42
diesel
$5.61
$23.78
$47.56
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.3
0
$11.31
$5.17
Efficient EV
26.9
0
$9.42
$4.31
EV Truck/SUV
43.1
0
$15.08
$6.89
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
3:13 AM
MDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Price, UT
Late night
in Price on Tuesday
Local time
3:13 AM
MDT
Current temp
61°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
20 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
2h 12m 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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
$12
near mile 22.3
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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 107.7-mile journey, with only 33% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 61.6 miles on the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway. This suggests a route with varied road types and likely more frequent turns and changes in speed than a typical interstate cruise. The profile indicates you'll be engaging with the road more actively, making it a more hands-on driving experience as you transition between different segments.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.6 mi on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 0.1 miles in near Silvercrest Drive.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 107.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 12m. Total distance: 107.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 61.6 miles on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric 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 Price, 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. 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Price, UT before heading back.
