Sandy, UT to Clinton, UT is 43.8 miles and takes about 50m via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah. Given its short distance and primarily surface road profile, it's a straightforward drive, suitable for a quick transit or a casual day trip without significant elevation changes. The route is ideal for those looking for a direct connection between these two points without needing extensive planning or an overnight stay.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
39.6 mi
42m
1800 North
1.3 mi
2m
Main Street
1.2 mi
2m
9000 South
0.4 mi
<1m
8800 South
0.4 mi
1m
State Street
0.2 mi
<1m
SR 103
0.2 mi
<1m
West 1800 North
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Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 39.6 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy, UT and Clinton, 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
0.4 mi·45 sec·9000 South
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt LakeUse the straight / right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork
485 ft·11 sec
Toward I 15: Salt Lake City
6
Merge onto I 15
28 mi·29 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
12 mi·12 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Exit 335Toward SR 103: 650 NorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto SR 103
0.2 mi·24 sec·SR 103
10
Turn right onto SR 126
1.2 mi·2 min·Main Street
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto SR 37
1.3 mi·2 min·1800 North
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
SR 37
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 21.9 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 40.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
6
1.3 mi into trip|~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 15: Salt Lake City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 15: Salt Lake City
6
1.4 mi into trip|~3m in|I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway toward Salt Lake City
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Salt Lake City
6
29.3 mi into trip|~33m in|I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
40.9 mi into trip|~45m in
Take the exit toward SR 103: 650 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 335
Toward SR 103: 650 North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.94 one way
$13.88 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg15 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$7.28
$14.55
premium
$4.53
$7.81
$15.63
diesel
$5.61
$9.67
$19.34
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
13.1
0
$4.60
$2.10
Efficient EV
11
0
$3.83
$1.75
EV Truck/SUV
17.5
0
$6.13
$2.80
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Forecast as of Apr 21, 2026
Origin
Sandy, UT
Late night
in Sandy on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 AM
MDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Clear
SSE 6 to 9 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 20 at 3:10PM MDT until April 22 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 20 at 1:47PM MDT until April 22 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Clinton, UT
Late night
in Clinton on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 AM
MDT
Current temp
54°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 7 to 10 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 20 at 3:10PM MDT until April 22 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 20 at 1:47PM MDT until April 22 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
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
1 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
50m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is almost entirely on surface roads, with a 0% highway share. You'll spend the entire 43.8 miles navigating local streets and avenues. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 39.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, indicating a consistent, albeit not high-speed, path. Expect a consistent pace with frequent intersections and potential for local traffic, rather than high-speed highway cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.6 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near SR 209 / 9000 South.
Driving Effort8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 43.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (SR 209 / 9000 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.4 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 43.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Clinton, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (SR 209 / 9000 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.4 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): 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 Clinton, UT before heading back.
