Origin
Bluffdale, UT
Late night in Bluffdale on Saturday
Local time
5:33 AM
MDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bluffdale, UT to Sandy Hills, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
11.4 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
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 short 11.4-mile drive from Bluffdale, UT to Sandy Hills, UT should take you about 17 minutes, making it an ideal local excursion. With no highway driving, expect a more connected feel to the surrounding communities as you navigate Veterans Memorial Highway and Bangerter Highway. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $2, reflecting the minimal distance covered. This route is perfectly suited as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll remain within the Mountain West region throughout your journey, experiencing the familiar landscapes of Utah.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 11.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This is a turn-heavy local drive, offering a close-up view of the area as you travel. With 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets for the entire 11.4 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, so be prepared for frequent changes in direction and speed. The route primarily utilizes Veterans Memorial Highway and Bangerter Highway, with Sego Lily Drive also playing a part. This dynamic road profile means you'll be actively engaged with the driving.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 3.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 3.8 miles in near I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway.
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 18 decision points packed into just 11.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles (I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
3.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway toward Salt Lake City
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Salt Lake City
7
7.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward SR 151: 10600 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 293
Toward SR 151: 10600 South
9
7.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Monroe Street North, 10600 South East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Monroe Street North, 10600 South East
8
7.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward East 10600 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward East 10600 South
6
7.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
10600 South
Turn right onto 10600 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bluffdale, UT and Sandy Hills, UT, road signs point toward Salt Lake City, Monroe Street North and 10600 South East.
Salt Lake City
3.8 mi in
|
~5m
|
via I 15; US 89
Monroe Street North
7.1 mi in
|
~9m
10600 South East
7.1 mi in
|
~9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Bangerter Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Sego Lily Drive | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 9400 South | 1 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Redwood Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 700 East | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 10600 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 3.2 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bluffdale, UT and Sandy Hills, UT.
1
Start on 1700 West
63 ft
·
7 sec
·
1700 West
2
Turn left onto 14400 South
186 ft
·
11 sec
·
14400 South
3
Turn right onto SR 68
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Camp Williams Road
4
Continue on SR 68
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Redwood Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Toward SR 154
6
Merge onto SR 154
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Bangerter Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
8
Merge onto I 15; US 89
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
327 ft
·
4 sec
Exit 293
Toward SR 151: 10600 South
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
204 ft
·
2 sec
Toward Monroe Street North, 10600 South East
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Toward East 10600 South
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto 10600 South
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
10600 South
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto US 89
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Sego Lily Drive
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Sego Lily Drive
15
Turn left onto SR 71
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
700 East
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto 9400 South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
9400 South
17
Continue on SR 209
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
9400 South
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto 1300 East
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
1300 East
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto Silvercrest Drive
516 ft
·
19 sec
·
Silvercrest Drive
20
Turn right onto Sandy Hills Drive
485 ft
·
16 sec
·
Sandy Hills Drive
21
Arrive at destination
Sandy Hills Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.81 one way
$3.61 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $1.89 | $3.79 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.03 | $4.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.52 | $5.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Saturday
Local time
5:33 AM
MDT
Current temp
44°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
15 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
17m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bluffdale, UT to Sandy Hills, UT covers 11.4 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Bangerter Highway, Sego Lily Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.7 miles from Bluffdale, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.81 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 11.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles (I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Bluffdale, UT and Sandy Hills, UT, road signs point toward Salt Lake City, Monroe Street North and 10600 South East.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Timpanogos Cave National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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