If you are planning to head south from Sandy to Beaver, expect a straightforward journey covering 186.7 miles. The trip typically takes around 3 hours and 10 minutes, making it a manageable drive that works perfectly as a single-day excursion. You will navigate through local roads like 9000 South and North Main Street before transitioning onto the Veterans Memorial Highway. With fuel costs estimated at approximately $30, it is an affordable trek across the Mountain West. Since both locations are situated within Utah, the drive maintains a consistent regional feel throughout. Whether you are heading out for business or a change of scenery, this route offers a reliable connection between these two points.
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
93.3 miles from Sandy, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 35m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
183.2 mi
3h 3m
North Main Street
1.6 mi
3m
9000 South
0.5 mi
<1m
8800 South
0.4 mi
1m
State Street
0.2 mi
<1m
East 200 North Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 183.2 mi, about 3h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy, UT and Beaver, UT.
1
Start on 8800 South
0.4 mi·1 min·8800 South
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 89
0.2 mi·26 sec·State Street
3
Turn right onto SR 209
0.5 mi·58 sec·9000 South
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·56 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 15
183 mi·3 hr 3 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·45 sec
Toward SR 160: Beaver
7
Turn left onto I 15 Bu; SR 160
1.6 mi·3 min·North Main Street
8
Turn left onto SR 153
64 ft·1 sec·East 200 North Street
9
Arrive at destination
SR 153
Trip Plan
For a smooth experience, plan for at least one stop to break up the 3-hour and 10-minute duration. Since this is a turn-heavy route, try to depart early in the day to avoid peak traffic on local streets like 9000 South. You should budget about $30 for fuel, but keep a little extra set aside in case of detours or idling in traffic. Because the entire trip is achievable in one day, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace based on how you feel behind the wheel. My best tip for this specific route is to familiarize yourself with the local road segments before you start, as the frequent turns require more navigation than a simple point-to-point highway drive.
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 93.3 miles from Sandy, UT, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 183.2 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 41 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.3 miles or 1h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beaver, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sandy, 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, UT
This is one driving day of about 186.7 miles and 3h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Sandy, 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 183.2 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 184.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|US 89 / State Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 89 / State Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|SR 209 / 9000 South
Turn right onto SR 209 / 9000 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
1.1 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.5 mi into trip|~3m 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.
4
184.7 mi into trip|~3h 6m in
Take the exit toward SR 160: Beaver
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward SR 160: Beaver
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.59 one way
$59.17 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg65 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$31.01
$62.02
premium
$4.53
$33.30
$66.61
diesel
$5.61
$41.22
$82.44
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
56
0
$19.60
$8.96
Efficient EV
46.7
0
$16.34
$7.47
EV Truck/SUV
74.7
0
$26.14
$11.95
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 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 14, 2026
Origin
Sandy, UT
Morning
in Sandy on Tuesday
Local time
8:13 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Beaver, UT
Morning
in Beaver on Tuesday
Local time
8:13 AM
MDT
Current temp
53°F
Patchy Frost
NNW 2 to 8 mph50% chanceLive 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
10 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 10m 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
~17 min detour
$12
near mile 19.3
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?
Behind the wheel, you will notice this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straight interstate cruise. While you spend the vast majority of your time—specifically 183.2 miles—on the Veterans Memorial Highway, the road demands your attention due to its technical nature. The route features zero percent highway share in the traditional sense, meaning you should anticipate frequent transitions and changing road conditions. As you progress, the character of the drive shifts from busy local corridors to more sustained stretches of road. Staying alert is key, as the winding nature of the path keeps you engaged from the moment you leave Sandy until you reach Beaver.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 183.2 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 89 / State Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sandy, UT to Beaver, UT is easy. At 3h 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 89 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 209 / 9000 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Beaver in Central Utah is a town of 3,200 people (2019) close to the Tushar Mountains, and anyone who visits the town feels like they are at the foothills of the Rockies.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 183.2 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 0.4 miles (US 89 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 209 / 9000 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Beaver, UT, but most travelers stay overnight.
