Origin
Hurricane, UT
Afternoon in Hurricane on Sunday
Local time
12:36 PM
MDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hurricane, UT to Sandy Hills, UT
Drive Time
4h 9m
Distance
279.7 mi
450 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
Photo: Najeh naji Hassan 🇯🇴
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Hurricane to Sandy Hills, prepare for a 279.7-mile journey that typically takes about 4 hours and 9 minutes to complete. Because this route involves navigating local roads like West 100 South, South 100 East, and East State Street rather than major interstates, it functions best as a focused day trip. You should budget approximately $43 for fuel to cover the distance across this stretch of the Mountain West. While the drive is manageable in a single day, the turn-heavy nature of the roads means you will need to stay alert behind the wheel. Use this guide to help you decide if you prefer this local transit style over a more standard highway commute.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
139.8 miles from Hurricane, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention, as this route contains absolutely no highway driving. Because the highway share is 0%, you won't experience the monotony of long, straight interstate stretches; instead, you will navigate through a series of turns and local intersections. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on West 100 South, confirming that this is a technical drive characterized by constant maneuvering rather than high-speed cruising. The road’s personality is shift-heavy and precise, requiring you to stay engaged with your navigation at every junction. Prepare for a hands-on experience that moves away from the typical fast-paced highway environment.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 100 South is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 9m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hurricane, UT to Sandy Hills, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 100 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 100 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Toquer Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Toquerville Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 15 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 151 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West 100 South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hurricane, UT and Sandy Hills, UT.
1
Start on S 100 W
52 ft
·
8 sec
·
S 100 W
2
Continue on West 100 South
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
West 100 South
3
Continue on South 100 East
525 ft
·
16 sec
·
South 100 East
4
Turn right onto East State Street
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
East State Street
5
Continue on Toquer Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Toquer Boulevard
6
Continue on Toquerville Parkway
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Toquerville Parkway
7
Turn slight right onto I 15 North
433 ft
·
16 sec
·
I 15 North
8
Take the ramp straight toward I 15 North
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 15 North
9
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
266 mi
·
4 hr 20 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward SR 151: 10600 South
328 ft
·
4 sec
·
SR 151: 10600 South
11
Keep slight right to continue on Monroe Street North, 10600 South East
203 ft
·
3 sec
·
Monroe Street North, 10600 South East
12
Keep slight right to continue on East 10600 South
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
East 10600 South
13
Turn right onto 10600 South
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
10600 South
14
Turn left onto State Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
15
Turn right onto Sego Lily Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Sego Lily Drive
16
Turn left onto 700 East
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
700 East
17
Turn right onto 9400 South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
9400 South
18
Continue on 9400 South
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
9400 South
19
Turn left onto 1300 East
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
1300 East
20
Turn right onto Silvercrest Drive
515 ft
·
20 sec
·
Silvercrest Drive
21
Turn right onto Sandy Hills Drive
486 ft
·
17 sec
·
Sandy Hills Drive
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since you are tackling a turn-heavy route without any highway miles, departing early in the day is your best strategy to navigate local traffic effectively. You only have one planned stop on the itinerary, so plan your break strategically to maximize your efficiency during the 4-hour-and-9-minute drive. Keep your $43 fuel budget in mind, and ensure your vehicle is ready for frequent stops and turns rather than consistent highway speeds. Because the route is quite technical, take advantage of the flexibility this one-day trip offers by adjusting your pace if you encounter unexpected congestion on the local roads. A concrete tip for this journey is to double-check your navigation before each turn, as the lack of highway segments means you will be relying heavily on local street signs throughout the trip.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 139.8 miles from Hurricane, UT, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
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 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 139.8 miles or 2h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sandy Hills, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hurricane, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Hurricane, UT
This is one driving day of about 279.7 miles and 4h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hurricane, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 139.8 mi from Hurricane, UT · 2h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
140 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 139.8 miles from Hurricane, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sandy Hills, UT
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.32 one way
$88.65 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
98 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $46.59 | $93.18 |
| premium | $4.53 | $49.87 | $99.74 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $62.14 | $124.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83.9 | 1 | $29.37 | $13.43 |
| Efficient EV | 69.9 | 0 | $24.47 | $11.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 111.9 | 1 | $39.16 | $17.90 |
Gas CO2
98 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Afternoon in Sandy Hills on Sunday
Local time
12:36 PM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
36°F
Delta, UT
140 mi in
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 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
4h 9m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hurricane, UT to Sandy Hills, UT covers 279.7 miles and takes about 4h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 100 South, South 100 East, East State Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 139.8 miles from Hurricane, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.32 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 9m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hurricane, UT to Sandy Hills, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hurricane, UT to Sandy Hills, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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