Origin
Ballard, UT
Afternoon in Ballard on Monday
Local time
12:23 PM
MDT
Current temp
35°F
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2h 55m
Distance
148.6 mi
239 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ballard, UT
Ankit Bisht
Sandy Hills, UT
Najeh naji Hassan 🇯🇴
The drive from Ballard, UT to Sandy Hills, UT covers 148.6 miles and takes about 2h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 700 South, 3500 East, 200 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
74.3 miles from Ballard, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 55m drive with frequent turns across 148.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Ballard, UT to Sandy Hills, UT is easy. At 2h 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ballard, UT to Sandy Hills, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 700 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 3500 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 200 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 200 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 46220 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Ballard, UT and Sandy Hills, UT.
Start on the route
Continue on 700 South
Continue on 3500 East
Turn left onto 200 North
Continue on North 200 East
Continue on South Main Street
Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Continue on East Main Street
Continue on 46220 West
Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West
Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Take the exit slight right toward I 215 South
Continue on I 215
Keep slight left
Merge slight left onto Belt Route
Take the exit slight right toward Union Park Avenue
Turn left onto Union Park Avenue
Continue on 1300 East
Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive
Turn right onto Sandy Hills Drive
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.3 miles or 1h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sandy Hills, UT than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Ballard, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ballard, UT
This is one driving day of about 148.6 miles and 2h 55m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74.3 mi from Ballard, UT · 1h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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.
The final approach into Sandy Hills, UT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Sandy Hills, UT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$23.55 one way
$47.10 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $24.75 | $49.51 |
| premium | $4.53 | $26.50 | $52.99 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $33.01 | $66.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.6 | 0 | $15.60 | $7.13 |
| Efficient EV | 37.2 | 0 | $13.00 | $5.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.4 | 0 | $20.80 | $9.51 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Ballard on Monday
Local time
12:23 PM
MDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Sandy Hills on Monday
Local time
12:23 PM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
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
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
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.
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