Origin
Stansbury park, UT
Late night in Stansbury park on Tuesday
Local time
3:16 AM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stansbury park, UT to Sandy, UT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
34.3 mi
55 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stansbury park, UT
Zach LeBlanc
Sandy, UT
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 34.3-mile drive from Stansbury Park, UT to Sandy, UT is a straightforward trip well-suited for a single day, taking approximately 45 minutes. You'll primarily navigate on SR 201 and the Belt Route, with a portion on State Route 36, offering a mixed driving experience. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $5, making it an economical option. Since both locations are within the Mountain West region of Utah, you won't be crossing any major geographical or cultural divides. This route is ideal for a quick excursion or a convenient commute, with no need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 201 | 14.4 mi | 17m |
| Belt Route | 8.1 mi | 8m |
| State Route 36 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| State Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Country Club Drive | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| 8800 South | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Millpond Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 201
— 14.4 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stansbury park, UT and Sandy, UT.
1
Start on Country Club Drive
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Country Club Drive
2
At end of road, turn left onto Country Club Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Country Club Drive
3
Continue on Millpond Drive
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Millpond Drive
4
Turn right onto Stansbury Parkway
260 ft
·
8 sec
·
Stansbury Parkway
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto SR 36
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 36
Use the left lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 80 East: Salt Lake
7
Merge onto I 80
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 102
Toward SR 201 East: 2100 South
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on SR 201
14 mi
·
17 min
·
SR 201
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 15A
Toward I 215 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 215
8.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 11
Toward US 89: State Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto US 89
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
State Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto 8800 South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
8800 South
15
Arrive at destination
8800 South
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.2 miles from Stansbury park, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 31 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Stansbury Parkway
Turn right onto Stansbury Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 East: Salt Lake
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 80 East: Salt Lake
7
7.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward SR 201 East: 2100 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 102
Toward SR 201 East: 2100 South
7
22.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward I 215 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 15A
Toward I 215 South
7
31 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward US 89: State Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 11
Toward US 89: State Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.44 one way
$10.87 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
| premium | $4.53 | $6.12 | $12.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.57 | $15.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.65 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.20 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Sandy, UT
Late night in Sandy on Tuesday
Local time
3:16 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°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
21 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
45m 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 varied road experience on this 34.3-mile route, with 52% of it being highway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.4 miles on SR 201, providing a good opportunity to settle in. The drive transitions between faster highway sections and potentially more local road segments as you move between Stansbury Park and Sandy. This mixed profile means you'll experience different driving dynamics throughout the 45-minute journey.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.4 mi on SR 201.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 1.1 miles in near Stansbury Parkway.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 34.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (Stansbury Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 45m. Total distance: 34.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.4 miles on SR 201. 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 1.1 miles (Stansbury Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.3 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, 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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