Origin
Sandy Hills, UT
Late night in Sandy Hills on Tuesday
Local time
4:19 AM
MDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sandy Hills, UT to Wendover, UT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 14m
Distance
131.5 mi
212 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 5m
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6 AM
2h 15m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 21m
12 PM
2h 19m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 9m
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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Wendover, UT
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Trip Overview
Sandy Hills to Wendover is 131.5 miles and takes about 2 hours 14 minutes via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, taking you from one point in Utah to another. Expect a drive that primarily uses surface roads, offering a more grounded perspective than a pure interstate experience. It’s a straightforward connection, suitable for a single-day excursion without feeling rushed.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
65.8 miles from Sandy Hills, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 101.1 mi | 1h 34m |
| 2100 South Freeway | 15.2 mi | 18m |
| Belt Route | 10 mi | 10m |
| 1300 East | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Union Park Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Wendover Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Aria Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Silvercrest Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 101.1 mi, about 1h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Hills, UT and Wendover, 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 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 215
10.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 20B
Toward SR 201 West: Reno
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto SR 201
15 mi
·
18 min
·
2100 South Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 80
101 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 1
Toward Wendover
11
Turn left onto Aria Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Aria Boulevard
12
Turn left onto I 80 BUS; SR 58
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Wendover Boulevard
13
Turn left
19 ft
·
1 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour 14 minute duration, this route is easily manageable in a single day. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid rush hour congestion if you encounter any urban areas near Sandy Hills. With only 131.5 miles, you have flexibility in stopping, but plan for fuel before you leave; the estimated cost is $21. Since most of the drive is on surface roads, pay attention to local speed limits and traffic signals, especially after exiting the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
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 65.8 miles from Sandy Hills, UT, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.1 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 29 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.8 miles or 1h 11m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wendover, 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 131.5 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Sandy Hills, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 101.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 65.8 miles from Sandy Hills, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 101.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 14.5 — 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
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Silvercrest Drive
Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive
Navigation decision point
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 215 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 215 West
5
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 215 / Belt Route
Merge onto I 215 / Belt Route
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
14.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward SR 201 West: Reno
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 20B
Toward SR 201 West: Reno
5
14.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
SR 201 / 2100 South Freeway
Merge onto SR 201 / 2100 South Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.84 one way
$41.68 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $21.84 | $43.68 |
| premium | $4.53 | $23.46 | $46.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.03 | $58.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.4 | 0 | $13.81 | $6.31 |
| Efficient EV | 32.9 | 0 | $11.51 | $5.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.6 | 0 | $18.41 | $8.42 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Wendover, UT
Late night in Wendover on Tuesday
Local time
4:19 AM
MDT
Current temp
41°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 14m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route covers 131.5 miles, with about 12% spent on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. You'll encounter the longest continuous stretch on this highway at 101.1 miles. After that, the profile shifts to mostly surface roads for the remainder of the trip. Be prepared for a more urban feel initially, with frequent exits and merges on the freeway segment, before transitioning to a more local road experience.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 101.1 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 14m drive. You will face about 11 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 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (I 215 / Belt Route): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 131.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 101.1 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (I 215 / Belt Route): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wendover, UT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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