Origin
Francis, UT
Late night in Francis on Friday
Local time
3:17 AM
MDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Francis, UT to Sandy, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
47.5 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Francis, UT
Vladimir Srajber
Sandy, UT
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Francis, UT to Sandy, UT covers 47.5 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, West 200 South, Belt Route for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.9 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 47.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 2m drive with frequent turns across 47.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.9 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 13.7 miles in near US 40; US 189.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.5 miles you will encounter 16 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 13.7 miles (US 40; US 189): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
13.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 40; US 189
Merge onto US 40; US 189
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
35.1 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward I 215 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 130
Toward I 215 South
7
43.5 mi into trip
|
~54m 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
43.8 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
Union Park Avenue
Turn right onto Union Park Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
43.9 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
6600 South
Turn left onto 6600 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 16.9 mi | 18m |
| West 200 South | 11.3 mi | 15m |
| Belt Route | 7.4 mi | 7m |
| US 40 | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| SR 32 | 2 mi | 3m |
| 900 East | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| 700 East | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 8680 South | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 16.9 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Francis, UT and Sandy, UT.
1
Start on SR 32
18 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Main Village Way
2
Turn left onto SR 32
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 32
3
Turn left onto SR 248
11 mi
·
15 min
·
West 200 South
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward US 40 West
5
Merge onto US 40; US 189
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 40; US 189
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
1.9 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 80 West
7
Merge onto I 80
17 mi
·
18 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 130
Toward I 215 South
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
this road
Toward I 215
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
11
Merge onto I 215
7.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 9
Toward Union Park Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Union Park Avenue
295 ft
·
13 sec
·
Union Park Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto 6600 South
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
6600 South
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto SR 71
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
900 East
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on SR 71
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
700 East
17
Turn slight right onto East 8610 South
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 8610 South
Use the right lane.
18
Turn slight right onto 8680 South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
8680 South
19
Turn left onto 280 East
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
280 East
20
Turn right onto 8800 South
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
8800 South
21
Arrive at destination
8800 South
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.7 mi from Francis, UT · 32m into the drive
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 23.7 miles from Francis, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$7.53 one way
$15.05 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $7.89 | $15.78 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.47 | $16.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.49 | $20.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.6 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 | 14.3 | 0 | $4.99 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.65 | $3.04 |
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
Late night in Sandy on Friday
Local time
3:17 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
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 2m 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 Francis, UT to Sandy, UT covers 47.5 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, West 200 South, Belt Route. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.7 miles from Francis, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.53 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 47.5 miles you will encounter 16 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 13.7 miles (US 40; US 189): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Francis, UT to Sandy, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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