Origin
Woodland Hills, UT
Morning in Woodland Hills on Tuesday
Local time
6:06 AM
MDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodland Hills, 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
1h
Distance
47.3 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodland Hills, UT
Robert So
Sandy, UT
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Trip Overview
Woodland Hills, UT to Sandy, UT is 47.3 miles and takes about 1 hour via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Mountain West region, connecting two points in Utah. Given its brief duration and mostly surface road profile, this route is ideal for a quick commute or a simple transfer between nearby areas. You'll find it straightforward and efficient for getting from point A to point B without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 37.7 mi | 40m |
| South Woodland Hills Drive | 4.4 mi | 8m |
| SR 198 | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| 9000 South | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 8800 South | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Southfield Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Lakeview Way | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 37.7 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodland Hills, UT and Sandy, UT.
1
Start on East Lakeview Way
29 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Lakeview Way
2
Turn right onto South Woodland Hills Drive
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Woodland Hills Drive
3
Enter roundabout onto South Woodland Hills Drive
81 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Woodland Hills Drive
4
Continue on South Woodland Hills Drive
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South Woodland Hills Drive
5
Continue on Southfield Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Southfield Road
6
Turn right onto SR 198
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 198
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
8
Merge onto I 15
38 mi
·
40 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 295
Toward SR 209: 9000 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
332 ft
·
10 sec
Toward SR 209: Snowbird, Alta, Sandy
11
Turn right onto SR 209
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
9000 South
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto US 89
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
State Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto 8800 South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
8800 South
14
Arrive at destination
8800 South
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.6 miles from Woodland Hills, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 46.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
South Woodland Hills Drive
Enter roundabout onto South Woodland Hills Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
8.2 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
45.8 mi into trip
|
~56m 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
46.1 mi into trip
|
~57m 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
5
46.2 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
SR 209 / 9000 South
Turn right onto SR 209 / 9000 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.50 one way
$14.99 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $7.86 | $15.71 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.44 | $16.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.44 | $20.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.62 | $3.03 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Morning in Sandy on Tuesday
Local time
6:06 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
9 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 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?
This drive is primarily on surface roads, with only about 7% of the 47.3 miles on highways. You'll experience the longest stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway for 37.7 miles before transitioning to local roads. Expect a more connected-to-the-ground feel as you navigate through neighborhoods and local thoroughfares rather than high-speed cruising.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.7 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near South Woodland Hills Drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.3 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 0.9 miles (South Woodland Hills Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.2 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.8 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 1h. Total distance: 47.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 6 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 0.9 miles (South Woodland Hills Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.2 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.8 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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