Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
11.4 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
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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Dublin Town, UT
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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.
| 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 |
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
Averaged across 4 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy, UT and Dublin Town, UT.
Start on 8800 South
At end of road, turn left onto US 89
Turn right onto SR 209
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on this road
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 215
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto SR 68
Turn left onto SR 173
Continue on SR 173
Continue on SR 173
Turn right onto Leprechaun Lane
Turn right onto Shalee Street
Turn left onto 5240 South
Arrive at destination
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.
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
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
Keep slight left at fork toward I 215 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 68: Redwood Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.00 one way
$4.01 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $2.10 | $4.19 |
| premium | $4.99 | $2.24 | $4.48 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $2.40 | $4.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Sandy on Wednesday
Local time
3:44 PM
MDT
Current temp
82°F
Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Dublin Town on Wednesday
Local time
3:44 PM
MDT
Current temp
78°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
464 ft
Total Descent
218 ft
Highest Point
4,711 ft
~11.4 mi in
Elevation Range
425 ft
Notable High Points
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.
Belt Route
Founded 1871
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.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
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.
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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