Origin
East Millcreek, UT
Evening in East Millcreek on Thursday
Local time
7:54 PM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Millcreek, UT to Sandy, UT
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
19m
Distance
12.3 mi
20 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 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Millcreek, UT
Zach LeBlanc
Sandy, UT
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Trip Overview
This short, 12.3-mile drive from East Millcreek to Sandy, Utah, is easily manageable in just 19 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, including sections of the Belt Route and 900 East, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $2, and with no designated stops, the journey is straightforward. This route stays within the Mountain West region, connecting two points within Utah. Consider this an efficient local transit rather than an epic road trip.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 12.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m 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
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 12.3-mile route. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating city streets and local thoroughfares for the whole trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.8 miles on the Belt Route, offering a brief period of less frequent turns. The experience behind the wheel will be characterized by frequent adjustments and navigation through developed areas, rather than open highway cruising.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Belt Route is the longest continuous segment at about 6.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 1.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 12.3 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 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (I 215 / Belt Route): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 215 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 215 South
7
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 215 / Belt Route
Merge onto I 215 / Belt Route toward ||4500 South, 3900 South
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward ||4500 South, 3900 South
7
8.4 mi into trip
|
~10m 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
6
8.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Union Park Avenue
Turn right onto Union Park Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
8.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
6600 South
Turn left onto 6600 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from East Millcreek, UT to Sandy, UT, road signs begin pointing toward ||4500 South along the way.
||4500 South
1.6 mi in
|
~3m
|
via I 215
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Route | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| 900 East | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| 3300 South | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 700 East | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 8680 South | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 6600 South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 280 East | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 8610 South | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Belt Route
— 6.8 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Millcreek, UT and Sandy, UT.
1
Start on SR 171
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
3300 South
2
Continue on SR 171
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
3300 South
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 215 South
Use the slight right lane.
4
Merge onto I 215
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Belt Route
Toward ||4500 South, 3900 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 9
Toward Union Park Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn right onto Union Park Avenue
295 ft
·
13 sec
·
Union Park Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto 6600 South
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
6600 South
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto SR 71
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
900 East
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on SR 71
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
700 East
10
Turn slight right onto East 8610 South
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 8610 South
Use the right lane.
11
Turn slight right onto 8680 South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
8680 South
12
Turn left onto 280 East
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
280 East
13
Turn right onto 8800 South
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
8800 South
14
Arrive at destination
8800 South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.95 one way
$3.90 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.19 | $4.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 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 | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
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, UT
Evening in Sandy on Thursday
Local time
7:54 PM
MDT
Current temp
47°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
16 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
19m 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 East Millcreek, UT to Sandy, UT covers 12.3 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Belt Route, 900 East, 3300 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.2 miles from East Millcreek, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.95 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.3 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (I 215 / Belt Route): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from East Millcreek, UT to Sandy, UT, road signs begin pointing toward ||4500 South along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Timpanogos Cave National Monument.
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