Sandy, UT to Dublin Town, UT is 11.4 miles and takes about 19 minutes via 5400 South and Belt Route, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah. It's a straightforward trip that's perfect for a quick errand or connecting two local points without much fuss. Given its minimal distance and duration, you won't need extensive planning, making it a flexible option for your itinerary.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
5400 South
3 mi
5m
Belt Route
1.5 mi
1m
5415 South
1.2 mi
2m
Redwood Road
0.4 mi
<1m
9000 South
0.4 mi
<1m
8800 South
0.4 mi
1m
State Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Leprechaun Lane
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
5400 South
— 3 mi, about 5m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 13 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~8,070 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~417 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
19.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 4 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy, UT and Dublin Town, 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 right at fork
1.8 mi·2 min
Toward I 215, SR 48: 7200 South, Belt Route
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·24 sec
Toward I 215
7
Continue on this road
0.7 mi·1 min·this road
Exit 298Toward I 215
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 294CToward I 215 WestUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 215
1.5 mi·1 min·Belt Route
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 13Toward SR 68: Redwood RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
207 ft·5 sec
Toward SR 68
12
Turn straight onto SR 68
0.4 mi·52 sec·Redwood Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto SR 173
2.5 mi·4 min·5400 South
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on SR 173
1.2 mi·2 min·5415 South
15
Continue on SR 173
0.4 mi·49 sec·5400 South
16
Turn right onto Leprechaun Lane
0.1 mi·34 sec·Leprechaun Lane
17
Turn right onto Shalee Street
325 ft·19 sec·Shalee Street
18
Turn left onto 5240 South
435 ft·19 sec·5240 South
19
Arrive at destination
5240 South
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 6.1 — 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.
6
1.3 mi into trip|~3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 215, SR 48: 7200 South, Belt Route
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 215, SR 48: 7200 South, Belt Route
8
4 mi into trip|~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 215 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 294C
Toward I 215 West
7
6.1 mi into trip|~9m in
Take the exit toward SR 68: Redwood Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13
Toward SR 68: Redwood Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.78 one way
$3.55 round trip
$3.96/gal25.4 MPG avg4 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.17
$1.87
$3.75
premium
$4.47
$2.01
$4.02
diesel
$4.80
$2.15
$4.31
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging
· 0 stops
· 75% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
3.4
0
$1.20
$0.55
Efficient EV
2.9
0
$1.00
$0.46
EV Truck/SUV
4.6
0
$1.60
$0.73
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Jul 12, 2026
Origin
Sandy, UT
Late night
in Sandy on Sunday
Local time
1:03 AM
MDT
Current temp
72°F
Mostly Clear
SSE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 11 at 10:50PM MDT until July 13 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 11 at 10:50PM MDT until July 14 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Destination
Dublin Town, UT
Late night
in Dublin Town on Sunday
Local time
1:03 AM
MDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Clear
S 9 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 11 at 10:50PM MDT until July 13 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 11 at 10:50PM MDT until July 14 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
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
2 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
19m 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 trip consists entirely of surface roads, meaning you won't encounter any highway driving. The longest continuous stretch you'll navigate is 3 miles on 5400 South. You'll be primarily using 5400 South and the Belt Route, which are typical local roads. Expect to encounter traffic signals and intersections as you make your way.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3 mi on 5400 South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 0.4 miles in near US 89 / State Street.
Driving Effort9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 11.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
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 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
4,711 ft4,286 ft
Total Climb
464 ft
Total Descent
218 ft
Highest Point
4,711 ft
~11.4 mi in
Elevation Range
425 ft
Notable High Points
4,375 ft at ~2.4 miles+3 ft prominence
4,397 ft at ~4.1 miles+26 ft prominence
4,348 ft at ~6.5 miles+0 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Sandy, UT to Dublin Town, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Route along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 11.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3 miles on 5400 South. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Dublin Town, 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 0.4 miles (US 89 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 209 / 9000 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dublin Town, UT before heading back.
