Origin
LaVerkin, UT
Afternoon in LaVerkin on Sunday
Local time
1:50 PM
MDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from LaVerkin, UT to Sandy Hills, UT
Drive Time
4h 41m
Distance
277.3 mi
446 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 28m
★
6 AM
4h 41m
8 AM
5h 8m
10 AM
4h 51m
12 PM
4h 48m
3 PM
4h 52m
5 PM
5h 7m
8 PM
4h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
LaVerkin, UT
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Sandy Hills, UT
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Trip Overview
Spanning 277.3 miles through the Mountain West, this trip from LaVerkin to Sandy Hills takes approximately 4 hours and 41 minutes of travel time. Because the total duration is manageable, you can easily complete this as a single-day excursion without needing to book an overnight stay. You will navigate via Veterans Memorial Highway, Toquerville Parkway, and North State Street, so keep your navigation tools handy for the local transitions. Budgeting around $44 for fuel should keep you covered for the journey. It is a straightforward trek within Utah that offers a practical way to connect these two points, provided you are prepared for a turn-heavy local driving experience.
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
138.6 miles from LaVerkin, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a dynamic experience behind the wheel, as this route is defined as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With only 2% of the trip consisting of highway driving, your attention will be split between various local roads that demand more engagement than a typical freeway. The most significant portion of your time—265.9 miles—will be spent on Veterans Memorial Highway, serving as the primary artery for the majority of the trip. The transition from these faster stretches into the more technical local segments requires you to stay alert. The character of the road shifts considerably as you maneuver through the turns, making it a drive that keeps you actively involved in the navigation.
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.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 265.9 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 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near SR 9 / North State Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 277.3 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 0.2 miles (SR 9 / North State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 273 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 273.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 9 / North State Street
Turn right onto SR 9 / North State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
273 mi into trip
|
~4h 32m in
Take the exit toward SR 151: 10600 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 293
Toward SR 151: 10600 South
9
273.1 mi into trip
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~4h 32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Monroe Street North, 10600 South East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Monroe Street North, 10600 South East
8
273.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward East 10600 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward East 10600 South
6
273.3 mi into trip
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~4h 32m in
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10600 South
Turn right onto 10600 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 265.9 mi | 4h 20m |
| Toquerville Parkway | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| North State Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Sego Lily Drive | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 9400 South | 1 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 700 East | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 10600 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 265.9 mi, about 4h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between LaVerkin, UT and Sandy Hills, UT.
1
Start on South Main Street
107 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto West Center Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
West Center Street
3
Turn right onto SR 9
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North State Street
Use the none lane.
4
Continue on SR 17
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Toquer Boulevard
5
Continue on SR 17
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Toquerville Parkway
6
Turn slight right
433 ft
·
15 sec
Toward I 15 North
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 15 North
8
Merge onto I 15
266 mi
·
4 hr 20 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
327 ft
·
4 sec
Exit 293
Toward SR 151: 10600 South
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
204 ft
·
2 sec
Toward Monroe Street North, 10600 South East
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Toward East 10600 South
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto 10600 South
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
10600 South
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto US 89
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Sego Lily Drive
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Sego Lily Drive
Use the none lane.
15
Turn left onto SR 71
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
700 East
Use the left / none lanes.
16
Turn right onto 9400 South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
9400 South
Use the none lane.
17
Continue on SR 209
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
9400 South
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto 1300 East
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
1300 East
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto Silvercrest Drive
516 ft
·
19 sec
·
Silvercrest Drive
20
Turn right onto Sandy Hills Drive
485 ft
·
16 sec
·
Sandy Hills Drive
21
Arrive at destination
Sandy Hills Drive
Trip Plan
Since you have a long 265.9-mile stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Leaving early in the day is your best strategy to avoid fatigue, especially given the turn-heavy nature of the local segments that follow. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during that extended highway portion to ensure you don't run low before hitting the more populated sections near your destination. Because this is a one-day trip, you have the flexibility to choose your own pace, but aim to complete your stop mid-way to maintain consistent momentum. Prioritize checking your tire pressure before departure, as the shifting road conditions will benefit from a well-prepared vehicle.
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 138.6 miles from LaVerkin, UT, or about 2h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 265.9 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 80 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.6 miles or 2h 20m 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 47m
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 LaVerkin, 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 LaVerkin, UT
This is one driving day of about 277.3 miles and 4h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from LaVerkin, 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.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 265.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 138.6 mi from LaVerkin, UT · 2h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
139 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 138.6 miles from LaVerkin, 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 265.9 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.94 one way
$87.88 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
97 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $46.19 | $92.38 |
| premium | $4.53 | $49.44 | $98.89 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $61.61 | $123.21 |
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 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83.2 | 1 | $29.12 | $13.31 |
| Efficient EV | 69.3 | 0 | $24.26 | $11.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 110.9 | 1 | $38.82 | $17.75 |
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% 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
1:50 PM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
36°F
Delta, UT
139 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 41m 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 LaVerkin, UT to Sandy Hills, UT covers 277.3 miles and takes about 4h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Toquerville Parkway, North State Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 138.6 miles from LaVerkin, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.94 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 277.3 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 0.2 miles (SR 9 / North State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 273 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 273.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from LaVerkin, UT to Sandy Hills, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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