Origin
Wellsville, UT
Late night in Wellsville on Sunday
Local time
2:07 AM
MDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wellsville, 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
1h 40m
Distance
87.7 mi
141 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
★
6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m
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 87.7-mile drive from Wellsville, UT to Sandy Hills, UT takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes and is best suited as a single-day trip. You'll navigate primarily on Veterans Memorial Highway, US 89, and the Belt Route, with about 20% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $14, making it an economical option for exploring the Mountain West region. Expect a turn-heavy local drive that requires your attention throughout. With no designated stops recommended, you have the flexibility to explore as you go.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.8 miles from Wellsville, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 62.2 mi | 1h 5m |
| US 89 | 16.9 mi | 20m |
| Belt Route | 1.9 mi | 1m |
| 1300 East | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Union Park Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Center Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| I 15 Business | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Silvercrest Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 62.2 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wellsville, UT and Sandy Hills, UT.
1
Start on SR 101
148 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto SR 23
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Street
3
Turn right onto US 89; US 91
17 mi
·
20 min
·
US 89; US 91
4
Take the exit onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 15 Business; I 84 Business
5
Merge onto I 15; I 84
21 mi
·
21 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
27 mi
·
29 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 298B-A
Toward I 215
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 298A
Toward I 215 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 215
1.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 9
Toward Union Park Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Union Park Avenue South
14
Turn straight onto Union Park Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Union Park Avenue
15
Continue on 1300 East
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
1300 East
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Silvercrest Drive
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Sandy Hills Drive
485 ft
·
16 sec
·
Sandy Hills Drive
18
Arrive at destination
Sandy Hills Drive
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 40 minutes, this route is easily completed in a single day. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid any potential early rush hour and to allow for a relaxed pace. Since there are no specific stops recommended, you have the freedom to pull over whenever you see something that interests you. A key tip for this drive is to stay alert for the numerous turns, especially when transitioning between Veterans Memorial Highway, US 89, and the Belt Route. Keep your fuel tank at least half full, as the longest stretch is over 60 miles.
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 43.8 miles from Wellsville, UT, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.2 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 19 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.8 miles or 50m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sandy Hills, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Wellsville, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Wellsville, UT
This is one driving day of about 87.7 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Wellsville, 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 62.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.8 miles from Wellsville, 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 62.2 miles.
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 145 decision points cluster between mile 39.6 and 83.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
39.6 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
67.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
81.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m 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
81.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m 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
83.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m 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
$13.90 one way
$27.79 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $14.57 | $29.13 |
| premium | $4.53 | $15.64 | $31.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.36 | $38.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.21 | $4.21 |
| Efficient EV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.67 | $3.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.1 | 0 | $12.28 | $5.61 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
Late night in Sandy Hills on Sunday
Local time
2:07 AM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Clinton, UT
44 mi in
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
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 40m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
$12
near mile 87.7
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
Golden Spike National Historical Park
National Historical Park
One of the greatest technological achievements of the 19th century is the completion of the first transcontinental railroad across the United States. Visitors to the park can see the location of the L...
26 mi from route
~66 min detour
$20
near mile 18.1
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a turn-heavy local driving experience, so be prepared for frequent adjustments. While only 20% of the drive is on highways, you'll encounter a significant 62.2-mile stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway. This means there are long, uninterrupted segments, but the overall profile suggests a more intimate and winding journey rather than a high-speed cruise. The road character will likely shift as you move between the main roads, offering a dynamic driving experience.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62.2 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 39.6 miles in near I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 87.7 miles you will encounter 14 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 39.6 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 81.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 87.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 62.2 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 39.6 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 81.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument and Golden Spike National Historical Park. 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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