Origin
Lehi, UT
Morning in Lehi on Friday
Local time
6:24 AM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lehi, 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
22m
Distance
16.6 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lehi, UT
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Sandy, UT
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 16.6-mile drive from Lehi, UT to Sandy, UT will take you about 22 minutes, making it an easy day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Veterans Memorial Highway and West State Street, with no significant highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost is around $3, making it an economical journey. Since it's a short, turn-heavy local drive, you won't need to worry about overnight stays. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, offering a consistent local feel throughout.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 16.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m 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' for this 16.6-mile route between Lehi and Sandy. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating city streets and local thoroughfares for the entire journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, indicating a relatively continuous urban or suburban path. Prepare for frequent turns and traffic signals as you make your way through the communities, rather than open highway cruising.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 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 12.3 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near US 89 / Digital Drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 2.2 miles (US 89 / Digital Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 89 / Digital Drive
Turn left onto US 89 / Digital Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway toward Salt Lake City
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Salt Lake City
7
15.1 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
7
15.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 209: Snowbird, Alta, Sandy
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 209: Snowbird, Alta, Sandy
5
15.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
SR 209 / 9000 South
Turn right onto SR 209 / 9000 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lehi, UT and Sandy, UT, road signs point toward Salt Lake City and Alta.
Salt Lake City
2.8 mi in
|
~5m
|
via I 15; US 89
Alta
15.4 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 12.3 mi | 13m |
| West State Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 500 West | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 9000 South | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 8800 South | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West 300 North | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Digital Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 12.3 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lehi, UT and Sandy, UT.
1
Start on 100 West
101 ft
·
8 sec
·
100 West
2
Turn right onto West 300 North
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 300 North
3
At end of road, turn right onto 500 West
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
500 West
4
Turn left onto US 89
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West State Street
5
Turn right onto US 89; SR 194
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
North 1200 West
6
Turn left onto US 89
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Digital Drive
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 15 North, US 89 North: Salt Lake City
8
Merge onto I 15; US 89
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 295
Toward SR 209: 9000 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
332 ft
·
10 sec
Toward SR 209: Snowbird, Alta, Sandy
11
Turn right onto SR 209
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
9000 South
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto US 89
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
State Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto 8800 South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
8800 South
14
Arrive at destination
8800 South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.63 one way
$5.26 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.76 | $5.51 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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 Friday
Local time
6:24 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
18 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
22m 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 Lehi, UT to Sandy, UT covers 16.6 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, West State Street, 500 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.3 miles from Lehi, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.63 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 16.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 2.2 miles (US 89 / Digital Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Lehi, UT and Sandy, UT, road signs point toward Salt Lake City and Alta.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Timpanogos Cave National Monument.
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. National park proximity is from the NPS API. 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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