If you are planning a trip from Sandy Hills to Washington, UT, expect a journey covering 286.5 miles. While the drive takes approximately 4 hours and 48 minutes, it is easily manageable as a one-day trip. You will navigate using a mix of local roads like 1300 East and 11400 South, combined with the Veterans Memorial Highway. Budgeting around $45 for fuel should cover your needs for this Mountain West transit. Because this route involves a heavy amount of local turning rather than a simple interstate cruise, you should prepare for a more active driving experience. Overall, it is a straightforward path that connects two points within the same region, making it an efficient choice for travelers.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
143.3 miles from Sandy Hills, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 25m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
279.9 mi
4h 34m
1300 East
2.6 mi
4m
11400 South
2.2 mi
4m
North Main Street
0.6 mi
1m
East Telegraph Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Silvercrest Drive
<0.1 mi
<1m
Sandy Hills Drive
<0.1 mi
<1m
North 100 East
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 279.9 mi, about 4h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Hills, UT and Washington, 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
280 mi·4 hr 34 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
8
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.6 mi·1 min·North Main Street
9
Turn left onto East Telegraph Street
526 ft·23 sec·East Telegraph Street
10
Turn left onto North 100 East
135 ft·10 sec·North 100 East
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left
49 ft·9 sec
12
Turn left
21 ft·1 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this 286.5-mile route is quite active, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Because you are navigating primarily local roads and turns, leave during daylight hours to ensure better visibility for your maneuvers. Keep your $45 fuel budget in mind when planning your refueling stops, as the turn-heavy nature of the drive may impact your vehicle's efficiency differently than high-speed interstate travel. You have the flexibility to complete this in a single day, but pacing yourself is key to staying sharp. A concrete tip for this specific path is to pay close attention to the transitions between the local roads and the Veterans Memorial Highway to avoid missing your turns.
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 143.3 miles from Sandy Hills, UT, or about 2h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 279.9 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 63 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 143.3 miles or 2h 25m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Washington, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Sandy Hills, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 286.5 miles and 4h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 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 279.9 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 286.5 — 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.
7
286.5 mi into trip|~4h 48m in|North 100 East
Turn left onto North 100 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.40 one way
$90.80 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg100 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$47.59
$95.18
premium
$4.53
$51.11
$102.22
diesel
$5.61
$63.26
$126.51
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 100.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
86
1
$30.08
$13.75
Efficient EV
71.6
0
$25.07
$11.46
EV Truck/SUV
114.6
1
$40.11
$18.34
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Night
in Sandy Hills on Saturday
Local time
10:36 PM
MDT
Current temp
37°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 3 to 13 mph88% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Washington, UT
Night
in Washington on Saturday
Local time
10:36 PM
MDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Delta, UT
143 mi in
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
15 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
4h 48m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Behind the wheel, you will quickly notice this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind. With 0% of the route on traditional highways, the character of the road relies on navigating local segments like 1300 East and 11400 South. You will spend the vast majority of your time—specifically 279.9 miles—on the Veterans Memorial Highway. The experience is defined by constant adjustments rather than long, straight stretches of open pavement. Expect a more engaged driving style as you transition through these local connections, requiring your full attention throughout the 4-hour and 48-minute duration.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 279.9 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 4h 48m drive. You will face about 10 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 48m. Total distance: 286.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 279.9 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 2.8 miles (11400 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Washington, UT, but most travelers stay overnight.
