Origin
South Salt Lake, UT
Morning in South Salt Lake on Sunday
Local time
8:49 AM
MDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Salt Lake, UT to Sandy Hills, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
12.7 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
This short 12.7-mile drive from South Salt Lake to Sandy Hills in Utah's Mountain West region is easily manageable in about 18 minutes, making it perfect for a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Veterans Memorial Highway and 1300 East, with no significant highway driving. Budget around $2 for fuel for this quick excursion. The route is characterized by frequent turns, so stay alert. Given its brevity, this trip offers a lot of flexibility for when you want to depart and how you want to structure your day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Belt Route | 1.9 mi | 1m |
| 1300 East | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Union Park Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Silvercrest Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sandy Hills Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| State Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 4.9 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Salt Lake, UT and Sandy Hills, UT.
1
Start on US 89
92 ft
·
6 sec
·
State Street
2
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 West
3
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 123
Toward I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West Valley
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 123B
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 15
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 298B-A
Toward I 215
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 298A
Toward I 215 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 215
1.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 9
Toward Union Park Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Union Park Avenue South
11
Turn straight onto Union Park Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Union Park Avenue
12
Continue on 1300 East
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
1300 East
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Silvercrest Drive
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Sandy Hills Drive
485 ft
·
16 sec
·
Sandy Hills Drive
15
Arrive at destination
Sandy Hills Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 8.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West Valley
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 123
Toward I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West...
8
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 123B
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
7
6.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 215
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 298B-A
Toward I 215
8
6.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 215 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 298A
Toward I 215 East
7
8.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward Union Park Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 9
Toward Union Park Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.01 one way
$4.03 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.27 | $4.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.80 | $5.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
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.
Destination
Sandy Hills, UT
Morning in Sandy Hills on Sunday
Local time
8:49 AM
MDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 12.7-mile journey. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on familiar surface streets for the whole 18-minute duration. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.9 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway. This route doesn't feature long, open stretches of highway; instead, it’s a more intricate navigation through local thoroughfares, requiring your attention to road signs and turns as you transition between roads like Veterans Memorial Highway, Belt Route, and 1300 East.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.9 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 0.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 11 decision points packed into just 12.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 South Salt Lake, UT to Sandy Hills, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Union Park Avenue South along the way.
Union Park Avenue South
8.9 mi in
|
~11m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 12.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m 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 4.9 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 Sandy Hills, 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 0.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Sandy Hills, UT before heading back.
How this page is built
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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