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Trip from Oakley, UT to Sandy Hills, UT

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

55m

Distance

46.1 mi

74 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 51m ★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Sandy Hills, UT, UT

Sandy Hills, UT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Oakley, UT to Sandy Hills, UT covers 46.1 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Brown's Canyon Road, US 40 West, I 80 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.31 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Brown's Canyon Road
US 40 West
I 80 West
Dwight D
I 215 South
I 215
Belt Route
Union Park Avenue

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Brown's Canyon Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oakley, UT and Sandy Hills, UT.

1

Start on the route

2.8 mi · 4 min · the route
2

Turn slight right

1.0 mi · 1 min
3

Turn left onto Brown's Canyon Road

6.9 mi · 9 min · Brown's Canyon Road
4

Turn right

1.7 mi · 2 min
5

Take the ramp right toward US 40 West

0.4 mi · 48 sec · US 40 West
6

Merge slight left

2.5 mi · 2 min
7

Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West

1.9 mi · 2 min · I 80 West
8

Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

17 mi · 18 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
9

Take the exit slight right toward I 215 South

0.3 mi · 38 sec · I 215 South
10

Continue on I 215

0.4 mi · 41 sec · I 215
11

Keep slight left

0.4 mi · 45 sec
12

Merge slight left onto Belt Route

7.4 mi · 7 min · Belt Route
13

Take the exit slight right toward Union Park Avenue

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Union Park Avenue
14

Turn left onto Union Park Avenue

1.9 mi · 3 min · Union Park Avenue
15

Continue on 1300 East

1.7 mi · 2 min · 1300 East
16

Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Silvercrest Drive
17

Turn right onto Sandy Hills Drive

486 ft · 17 sec · Sandy Hills Drive
18

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cottonwood Heights, UT

23 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

Silver Summit, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cottonwood Heights, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.1 miles from Oakley, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.31 one way

$14.61 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $7.66 $15.31
premium $4.53 $8.22 $16.45
diesel $5.61 $10.18 $20.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.8 0 $4.84 $2.21
Efficient EV 11.5 0 $4.03 $1.84
EV Truck/SUV 18.4 0 $6.45 $2.95

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Oakley, UT

Afternoon in Oakley on Saturday

Local time

2:33 PM

MDT

Current temp

37°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sandy Hills, UT

Afternoon in Sandy Hills on Saturday

Local time

2:33 PM

MDT

Current temp

44°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

7 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

55m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

46.1 mi in 55m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Brown's Canyon Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Oakley, UT to Sandy Hills, UT is easy. At 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Oakley, UT to Sandy Hills, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 46.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Oakley, UT to Sandy Hills, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sandy Hills, UT before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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