Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
64.2 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Willard, UT
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Sandy Hills, UT
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Willard, UT to Sandy Hills, UT is 64.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 14 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Mountain West region, entirely within Utah, and offers a local feel. It's a straightforward trip that doesn't require extensive planning, making it ideal for a quick journey between these two points. You'll find the roads practical for getting you to your destination efficiently.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 52.3 mi | 55m |
| 750 West | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Belt Route | 1.9 mi | 1m |
| 1300 East | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Union Park Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| SR 126 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Silvercrest Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Willard, UT and Sandy Hills, UT.
Start on US 89
Continue on US 89
Keep slight left at fork onto US 89
Continue on SR 126
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 15; I 84
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 215
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto Union Park Avenue
Continue on 1300 East
Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive
Turn right onto Sandy Hills Drive
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 32.1 miles from Willard, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 16.2 and 60.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 215
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 215 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Union Park Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$10.17 one way
$20.35 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $10.66 | $21.33 |
| premium | $4.53 | $11.45 | $22.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.17 | $28.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.74 | $3.08 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.62 | $2.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.7 | 0 | $8.99 | $4.11 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (64% 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
Late night in Willard on Tuesday
Local time
5:42 AM
MDT
Current temp
32°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Sandy Hills on Tuesday
Local time
5:42 AM
MDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
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 route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be navigating a series of turns rather than cruising on long, straight stretches. With a highway share of 1 (indicating it's primarily local roads with minimal highway), expect a more engaged driving experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 52.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, allowing for some sustained driving before needing to adjust course. Prepare for a driving rhythm that involves more frequent steering inputs as you move through different local road segments.
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 16.2 miles in near I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.2 miles you will encounter 13 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 16.2 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.6 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Willard, UT and Sandy Hills, UT, road signs point toward Salt Lake and Union Park Avenue South.
Salt Lake
Union Park Avenue South
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 64.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m 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.
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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