Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
45.6 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
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, UT
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Benjamin, UT
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If you are planning to travel from Sandy to Benjamin, you are looking at a straightforward 45.6-mile journey across the Mountain West region. Expect to spend about 54 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a quick one-day trip. Budgeting roughly $7 for fuel should cover your needs for the duration of the drive. Because the route is relatively short, there is no need for an overnight split, allowing you to easily complete the trip in a single session. Navigating this path requires a mix of local roads like 8000 South and 3200 West alongside the Veterans Memorial Highway. It is a practical, efficient way to move between these two Utah locations without the complexity of a multi-day itinerary.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 41.3 mi | 44m |
| 8000 South | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| 3200 West | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 9000 South | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 8800 South | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 7300 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy, UT and Benjamin, UT.
Start on 8800 South
At end of road, turn left onto US 89
Turn right onto SR 209
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 15
Take the exit
Turn right onto 8000 South
At end of road, turn right onto SR 115
Turn left onto SR 147
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 22.8 miles from Sandy, 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 0.4 and 44.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto US 89 / State Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto SR 209 / 9000 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 toward SR 164
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
At end of road, turn right onto SR 115 / 3200 West
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$7.23 one way
$14.45 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $7.57 | $15.15 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.13 | $16.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.07 | $20.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.38 | $2.92 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
MDT
Current temp
38°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Benjamin on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
MDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route contains zero highway share. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Veterans Memorial Highway, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 41.3 miles. The road’s personality shifts from major thoroughfares to smaller local connectors, requiring you to stay alert for frequent turns. While you won't be dealing with high-speed interstate merging, the winding nature of the local roads demands steady attention. It is a functional drive that trades high-speed efficiency for a more localized, hands-on experience behind the wheel.
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 0.4 miles in near US 89 / State Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 54m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 89 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 209 / 9000 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
438 ft
Total Descent
372 ft
Highest Point
4,749 ft
~9.8 mi in
Elevation Range
311 ft
Notable High Points
Sandy is a city just south of Salt Lake City in Utah's Wasatch Range. It is one of the major suburbs of Salt Lake City.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 45.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). 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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