Origin
Elwood, UT
Morning in Elwood on Saturday
Local time
7:44 AM
MDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elwood, UT to Sandy, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
82.8 mi
133 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elwood, UT
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Sandy, UT
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Trip Overview
This 82.8-mile drive from Elwood, UT to Sandy, UT takes approximately 1 hour and 28 minutes, making it an easy day trip. You'll primarily navigate Veterans Memorial Highway, North 5200 West, and 9000 South. With a fuel cost estimated at $13, this is an economical option for a quick journey within the Mountain West region. The route is characterized by frequent turns, so be prepared for a more engaged driving experience. Given its short duration and straightforward nature, no overnight stops are necessary.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 82.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m 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 on this route, with no highway segments contributing to the total mileage. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 80 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. This means you'll be managing a series of local roads and potentially navigating through smaller communities rather than cruising on high-speed interstates. The drive's personality is defined by its direct, local feel, requiring constant attention to navigation and road changes as you progress towards Sandy.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 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 80 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 36.5 miles in near I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 82.8 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 36.5 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
6
36.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
63.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
72.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
81.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m 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
6
81.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 209: 9000 South, Mountain America Expo Center, America First Field, Sandy
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 209: 9000 South, Mountain America Exp...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 80 mi | 1h 22m |
| North 5200 West | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 9000 South | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 8800 South | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West 10000 North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 80 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elwood, UT and Sandy, UT.
1
Start on West 10000 North
130 ft
·
11 sec
·
West 10000 North
2
Turn left onto I 15 Bus; I 84 Bus; SR 13
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North 5200 West
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 15 South, I 84 East: Ogden, Salt Lake City
4
Merge onto I 15; I 84
35 mi
·
34 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
27 mi
·
29 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
9.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 295
Toward SR 209: 9000 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
418 ft
·
12 sec
Toward SR 209: 9000 South, Mountain America Expo Center, America First Field, Sandy
10
Turn straight onto SR 209
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
9000 South
11
Turn left onto US 89
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
State Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto 8800 South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
8800 South
13
Arrive at destination
8800 South
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.4 mi from Elwood, UT · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.4 miles from Elwood, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80 miles.
Arriving in Sandy, UT
The final approach into Sandy, UT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.12 one way
$26.24 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $13.75 | $27.51 |
| premium | $4.53 | $14.77 | $29.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.28 | $36.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 29 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.69 | $3.97 |
| Efficient EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.24 | $3.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.1 | 0 | $11.59 | $5.30 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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 Saturday
Local time
7:44 AM
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
25 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
1h 28m 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 Elwood, UT to Sandy, UT covers 82.8 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, North 5200 West, 9000 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.4 miles from Elwood, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.12 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 82.8 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 36.5 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Elwood, UT to Sandy, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Timpanogos Cave National Monument and Golden Spike National Historical Park.
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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