Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
53.5 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Santaquin, UT
Ankit Bisht
If you are looking to travel from Sandy Hills to Santaquin, you are in for a straightforward 53.5-mile journey across Utah’s Mountain West. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 2 minutes behind the wheel for this trip, which is easily manageable as a single-day excursion. You won't need to worry about overnight logistics, as the route is short enough to complete in one go. Budgeting roughly $8 for fuel should cover your needs for the entire distance. Since this is a turn-heavy local drive, it functions best as a direct transit rather than a multi-day road trip adventure.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 47.1 mi | 49m |
| 1300 East | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| 11400 South | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| US 6 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Silvercrest Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sandy Hills Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Hills, UT and Santaquin, UT.
Start on Sandy Hills Drive
Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive
Turn left onto 1300 East
Turn right onto 11400 South
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 15
Take the exit onto US 6
Turn right onto US 6
Turn left onto Center Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26.7 miles from Sandy Hills, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 52.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto 11400 South
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 15 South
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto US 6 toward US 6 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Regular Gas
$8.48 one way
$16.96 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $8.89 | $17.77 |
| premium | $4.53 | $9.54 | $19.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.81 | $23.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.62 | $2.57 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.49 | $3.42 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Sandy Hills on Sunday
Local time
2:04 AM
MDT
Current temp
37°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Santaquin on Sunday
Local time
2:04 AM
MDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a drive that is entirely focused on highway travel, as this route maintains a 100% highway share. You will spend the vast majority of your time on the Veterans Memorial Highway, which accounts for 47.1 miles of the total distance. The remaining segments pull you through local paths, including 1300 East and 11400 South. Because the route is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive, you should stay alert for frequent navigation adjustments despite the high highway percentage. It is a functional, efficient path that transitions quickly from the start in Sandy Hills to your destination in Santaquin.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 2m 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 2.8 miles (11400 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
648 ft
Total Descent
762 ft
Highest Point
4,797 ft
~11.5 mi in
Elevation Range
361 ft
Notable High Points
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 53.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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