Origin
Kearns, UT
Afternoon in Kearns on Sunday
Local time
1:54 PM
MDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kearns, UT to Sandy, UT
Drive Time
17m
Distance
10.8 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
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.
Kearns, UT
Miles Rothoerl
Sandy, UT
Jan Kopřiva
Trip Overview
The drive from Kearns, UT to Sandy, UT covers 10.8 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Belt Route, State Street, 4700 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.2 miles on Belt Route. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
5.4 miles from Kearns, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 17m drive with frequent turns across 10.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 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 4.2 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 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near 4715 South.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 10.8 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.5 miles (4715 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (I 215 / Belt Route): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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4715 South
At end of road, turn right onto 4715 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
2.7 mi into trip
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~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 215 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 215 South
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
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I 215 / Belt Route
Merge onto I 215 / Belt Route
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
7.5 mi into trip
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~11m in
Take the exit toward US 89: State Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 11
Toward US 89: State Street
5
7.7 mi into trip
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~11m in
|
US 89 / State Street
Turn right onto US 89 / State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Route | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| State Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| 4700 South | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| 4715 South | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 4420 West | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 8800 South | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 5015 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Belt Route
— 4.2 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kearns, UT and Sandy, UT.
1
Start on 5015 South
28 ft
·
3 sec
·
5015 South
2
Turn right onto 4420 West
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
4420 West
3
At end of road, turn right onto 4715 South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
4715 South
Use the none lane.
4
Continue on 4700 South
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
4700 South
Use the none lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 215 South
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 215
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Belt Route
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 11
Toward US 89: State Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto US 89
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
State Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto 8800 South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
8800 South
10
Arrive at destination
8800 South
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 5.4 miles from Kearns, UT, or about 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.2 miles.
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 10.8 miles or 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.4 miles or 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sandy, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kearns, 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 Kearns, UT
This is one driving day of about 10.8 miles and 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kearns, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Belt Route for about 4.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.4 mi from Kearns, UT · 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
5 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 10.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5.4 miles from Kearns, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Sandy, 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
$1.71 one way
$3.42 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.93 | $3.85 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.40 | $4.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
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
Afternoon in Sandy on Sunday
Local time
1:54 PM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17 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 Kearns, UT to Sandy, UT covers 10.8 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Belt Route, State Street, 4700 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.4 miles from Kearns, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.71 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 10.8 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.5 miles (4715 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (I 215 / Belt Route): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Kearns, UT to Sandy, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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