Origin
Park City, UT
Afternoon in Park City on Saturday
Local time
2:48 PM
MDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Park City, UT to Sandy, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
34.6 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
This 34.6-mile drive from Park City to Sandy, Utah, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 47 minutes, making it perfect for a single day. You'll primarily navigate on roads like Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and Park Avenue, with a smaller portion on the Belt Route. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $5, this is a very budget-friendly excursion. The region remains the Mountain West for both your origin and destination, so expect consistent scenery. This route is straightforward and doesn't require an overnight stop, offering flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 14.9 mi | 16m |
| Belt Route | 7.4 mi | 7m |
| Park Avenue | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| SR 224 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| 900 East | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| 700 East | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Deer Valley Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 8680 South | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 14.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park City, UT and Sandy, UT.
1
Start on Park Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Park Avenue
2
Turn right onto 9th Street
200 ft
·
11 sec
·
9th Street
3
Turn left onto Main Street
351 ft
·
20 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto SR 224
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Deer Valley Drive
5
Turn right onto SR 224
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Park Avenue
6
Continue on SR 224
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 224
Use the left lane.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 80
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 130
Toward I 215 South
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
this road
Toward I 215
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
12
Merge onto I 215
7.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 9
Toward Union Park Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto Union Park Avenue
295 ft
·
13 sec
·
Union Park Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto 6600 South
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
6600 South
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto SR 71
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
900 East
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on SR 71
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
700 East
18
Turn slight right onto East 8610 South
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 8610 South
Use the right lane.
19
Turn slight right onto 8680 South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
8680 South
20
Turn left onto 280 East
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
280 East
21
Turn right onto 8800 South
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
8800 South
22
Arrive at destination
8800 South
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.3 miles from Park City, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 6.9 and 31 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
22.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward I 215 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 130
Toward I 215 South
7
30.7 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward Union Park Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 9
Toward Union Park Avenue
6
30.9 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Union Park Avenue
Turn right onto Union Park Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
31 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
6600 South
Turn left onto 6600 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.48 one way
$10.97 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $5.75 | $11.49 |
| premium | $4.53 | $6.17 | $12.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Afternoon in Sandy on Saturday
Local time
2:48 PM
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
10 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
47m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 34.6-mile journey. Only about 7% of the route utilizes highways, meaning you'll spend most of your time on local roads and city streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.9 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. This drive is characterized by frequent changes in direction and speed, requiring your attention as you transition between different road types within the Mountain West region.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.9 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 34.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Sandy, UT
Full guide →Sandy is a city just south of Salt Lake City in Utah's Wasatch Range. It is one of the major suburbs of Salt Lake City.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 34.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.9 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Sandy, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sandy, UT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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