Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 11m
Distance
112.2 mi
181 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Manti, UT
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Sandy, UT to Manti, UT is 112.2 miles and takes about 2h 11m via Veterans Memorial Highway and US 89, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Utah's Mountain West region, taking you from one part of the state to another. Given its relatively short duration and surface road focus, this drive is best suited for a single-day excursion. You'll find it a straightforward path, suitable for a relaxed pace.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
56.1 miles from Sandy, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 69.8 mi | 1h 11m |
| 100 North | 20.9 mi | 28m |
| US 89 | 11.6 mi | 16m |
| 15950 North | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 9000 South | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 400 East | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 8800 South | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 388 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~6,509 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~288 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
22.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 79 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy, UT and Manti, 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 sharp left onto SR 132
Continue on SR 132
Turn right onto SR 132
Continue on SR 132
Turn right onto US 89
Turn left onto 200 North
Arrive at destination
For this 2h 11m drive, consider an early morning departure from Sandy to maximize your daylight hours in Manti. With only 112.2 miles, you have flexibility for spontaneous stops if needed, though none are officially noted on this route. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $19 and services may be more spread out once you're off the main highway segments. The longest continuous stretch is nearly 70 miles, so plan accordingly for any necessary breaks before that point.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 25 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.1 miles or 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Manti, UT than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Sandy, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 112.2 miles and 2h 11m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 56.1 miles from Sandy, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69.8 miles.
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 71.6 — 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 132
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn sharp left onto SR 132 / 100 North
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Regular Gas
$19.46 one way
$38.92 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $20.35 | $40.70 |
| premium | $4.95 | $21.87 | $43.73 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $24.73 | $49.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.7 | 0 | $11.78 | $5.39 |
| Efficient EV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.82 | $4.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.9 | 0 | $15.71 | $7.18 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Sandy on Friday
Local time
7:16 PM
MDT
Current temp
84°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Evening in Manti on Friday
Local time
7:16 PM
MDT
Current temp
77°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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
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 drive is predominantly on surface roads, with just 10% on highways. You'll experience a long stretch of 69.8 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a more rural cruising feel once you leave the limited highway sections, with fewer exits and a steadier pace.
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 2h 11m drive. You will face about 8 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.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
Total Climb
2,037 ft
Total Descent
891 ft
Highest Point
6,314 ft
~80.1 mi in
Elevation Range
1,848 ft
Notable High Points
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
Founded 1851
Known as the Temple City, Manti is proud of its rich heritage. The city was named after a city from the LDS Church Book of Mormon.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 11m. Total distance: 112.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (10%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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 FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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