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Trip from Spring City, UT to Sandy, UT

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 53m

Distance

93.4 mi

150 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 45m ★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 10m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Sanpete County, Utah, United States

Spring City, UT

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Downtown Sandy, UT, UT

Sandy, UT

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Trip Overview

This 93.6-mile drive from Spring City, UT to Sandy, UT will take approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes. It's a single-day trip, easily completed in a few hours, with an estimated fuel cost of $15. You'll primarily be on local roads, specifically Highway 89 and South State Street, with a small portion on South Main. The route stays within the Mountain West region, offering a straightforward journey between two Utah communities. Given its short duration and local road profile, it's perfect for a quick excursion or an easy commute.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

46.7 miles from Spring City, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 37.4 mi 40m
Highway 89 29.2 mi 35m
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway 10.5 mi 12m
South Main 5.1 mi 6m
Main Street 3.6 mi 5m
East US-6 3.6 mi 4m
South State Street 1.7 mi 3m
State Street 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 37.4 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring City, UT and Sandy, UT.

1

Start on SR 117

3.6 mi · 5 min · Main Street
2

At end of road, turn right onto US 89

0.8 mi · 1 min · Highway 89
3

Continue on US 89

1.7 mi · 3 min · South State Street
4

Continue on US 89

5.1 mi · 6 min · South Main
5

Keep slight left at fork onto US 89

0.5 mi · 54 sec · State Street
6

Continue on US 89

28 mi · 34 min · Highway 89
7

At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 89

10 mi · 12 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Use the left lane.
8

Continue on US 6

3.6 mi · 4 min · East US-6
Use the left lane.
9

Continue on US 6

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 15

37 mi · 40 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 295 Toward SR 209: 9000 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork

332 ft · 10 sec
Toward SR 209: Snowbird, Alta, Sandy
14

Turn right onto SR 209

0.4 mi · 54 sec · 9000 South
Use the right lane.
15

Turn left onto US 89

0.3 mi · 31 sec · State Street
Use the left lane.
16

Turn right onto 8800 South

0.4 mi · 1 min · 8800 South
17

Arrive at destination

8800 South

Trip Plan

This relatively short 93.6-mile drive is flexible, making it ideal for a spontaneous trip. Aim to depart in the morning to avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially as you approach Sandy. With a travel time of about 1 hour and 35 minutes and a fuel cost around $15, you won't need extensive planning. Since there are no long stretches without services, you can easily find fuel or a place to rest if needed. Keep an eye on your GPS for the frequent turns required on Highway 89 and South State Street to stay on track.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.7 miles from Spring City, UT, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.4 miles.

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 21 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 46.7 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 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sandy, UT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Spring City, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Spring City, UT

This is one driving day of about 93.4 miles and 1h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Spring City, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 37.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Utah County, Utah, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Spanish Fork, UT

47 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.

Popular next leg

Spanish Fork, UT to Sandy, UT

40.1 mi · 46m

Pacing Suggestions

Fairview, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Spanish Fork, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.7 miles from Spring City, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · final third

Mi Ranchito AF

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

American Fork, Utah

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third · 24min to go 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18017566138

Visit website

Curry Connect

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sandy, Utah

1.1 mi

Yamato Japanese Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orem, Utah

2.2 mi

Mi Ranchito AF

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

American Fork, Utah

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18017566138

Visit website

Curry Connect

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Sandy, Utah

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+13852744177

Visit website

Yamato Japanese Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Orem, Utah

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+18012277100

Visit website

Villa Del Sol Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Orem, Utah

Hours: 10:30 am–8:30 pm

+18017228585

Visit website

Archibald's Restaurant at Gardner Village

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

West Jordan, Utah

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18015666940

Visit website

El Molcajete Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Orem, Utah

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18019609612

La Fountain Mexican Restaurant | Riverton

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Riverton, Utah

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+18012542555

Visit website

Tuscany Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 5 mi from route ~12 min detour $50 to $10

Salt Lake City, Utah

Hours: 5–9 pm

+18012779919

Visit website

The Vine EV Charging Stations

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Vineyard, Utah

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Orem, Utah

+18887584389

Visit website

Provo Recreation Center Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Provo, Utah

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route

Lehi, Utah

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Loop Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Orem, UT

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18883856671

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route

Lehi, Utah

Visit website

AmpUp Charging Station

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

American Fork, Utah

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Orem, Utah

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Butterfly Biosphere

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Lehi, Utah

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+18017682300

Visit website

Escape Utah Sandy- Formerly Enigma Escape Games

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Sandy, Utah

Hours: 2–10 pm

+13852168915

Visit website

Museum of Natural Curiosity at Thanksgiving Point

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Lehi, Utah

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+18017682300

Visit website

Dimple Dell Regional Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Sandy, Utah

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13854687275

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 40.2 and 92.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
40.2 mi into trip | ~51m in | US 6; US 89 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 89 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
54.3 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in

Take the exit toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
5
54.6 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
92 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in

Take the exit toward SR 209: 9000 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 295 Toward SR 209: 9000 South
7
92.3 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in

Keep slight right at fork toward SR 209: Snowbird, Alta, Sandy

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward SR 209: Snowbird, Alta, Sandy

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.80 one way

$29.60 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $15.51 $31.03
premium $4.53 $16.66 $33.32
diesel $5.61 $20.62 $41.24

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28 0 $9.81 $4.48
Efficient EV 23.4 0 $8.17 $3.74
EV Truck/SUV 37.4 0 $13.08 $5.98

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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 20, 2026

Origin

Spring City, UT

Morning in Spring City on Tuesday

Local time

6:00 AM

MDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sandy, UT

Morning in Sandy on Tuesday

Local time

6:00 AM

MDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

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

1h 53m 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 on this route, with 0% of the journey on highways. The primary roads you'll navigate are Highway 89, South State Street, and South Main. Since there are no long highway stretches, you'll be making frequent turns and likely passing through various towns and populated areas. This means you'll have opportunities for quick stops, but also need to be mindful of local traffic and speed limits throughout the 93.6-mile trip.

35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.4 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 40.2 miles in near US 6; US 89 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 93.4 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 40.2 miles (US 6; US 89 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 54.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.6 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving in Sandy, UT

Full guide →

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.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 53m. Total distance: 93.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 37.4 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, 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 40.2 miles (US 6; US 89 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 54.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.6 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 Sandy, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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