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Trip from Roy, UT to Sandy Hills, UT

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Drive Time

52m

Distance

45.7 mi

74 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 48m ★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m

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 45.7-mile drive from Roy to Sandy Hills, Utah, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 52 minutes. The route primarily utilizes Veterans Memorial Highway and Belt Route, with a portion on 1300 East, indicating a local, turn-heavy experience rather than a highway cruise. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $7, this journey is budget-friendly for a quick excursion within the Mountain West region. Given its short duration and local road focus, you'll find plenty of flexibility to depart at your convenience and enjoy the drive without feeling rushed. It's a straightforward hop within the state of Utah, perfect for a short getaway.

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

22.9 miles from Roy, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 45.7-mile journey, as indicated by the use of Veterans Memorial Highway, Belt Route, and 1300 East, with no highway mileage contributing to the route. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 38.8 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a sustained period on this main artery before transitioning to more local roads. This profile suggests a drive that weaves through communities, requiring your attention for frequent turns and adjustments rather than a high-speed interstate experience. You'll likely notice the changing environment as you move from one local road to the next.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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 38.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 25.1 miles in near I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 45.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 25.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
25.1 mi into trip | ~27m in | I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
33.3 mi into trip | ~35m in | I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
39.2 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit toward I 215

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 298B-A Toward I 215
8
39.4 mi into trip | ~42m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 215 East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 298A Toward I 215 East
7
41.6 mi into trip | ~45m 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

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Roy, UT to Sandy Hills, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Union Park Avenue South along the way.

Union Park Avenue South

41.8 mi in | ~45m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 38.8 mi 41m
Belt Route 1.9 mi 1m
1300 East 1.7 mi 2m
Union Park Avenue 1.6 mi 2m
Silvercrest Drive 0.1 mi <1m
Sandy Hills Drive <0.1 mi <1m
5600 South <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 38.8 mi, about 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SR 97

385 ft · 8 sec · 5600 South
2

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 34 sec
3

Merge onto I 15

25 mi · 26 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Keep slight left at fork onto I 15

8.2 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight left at fork onto I 15

5.9 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Exit 298B-A Toward I 215 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 298A Toward I 215 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto I 215

1.9 mi · 1 min · Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 9 Toward Union Park Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward Union Park Avenue South
11

Turn straight onto Union Park Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · Union Park Avenue
12

Continue on 1300 East

1.7 mi · 2 min · 1300 East
Use the left lane.
13

Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Silvercrest Drive
Use the left lane.
14

Turn right onto Sandy Hills Drive

485 ft · 16 sec · Sandy Hills Drive
15

Arrive at destination

Sandy Hills Drive

Trip Plan

For this 52-minute trip covering 45.7 miles, you have the advantage of flexibility. Consider an early morning departure to enjoy the local roads with less traffic, especially since the drive involves frequent turns on Veterans Memorial Highway, Belt Route, and 1300 East. With a low fuel cost of around $7, you won't need to worry about extensive refueling stops. Plan for a single day, as this route is not long enough to warrant an overnight stay. A practical tip: keep your navigation readily accessible, as the 'turn-heavy' nature of this drive means you'll be making more frequent directional changes than on a typical highway route.

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 22.9 miles from Roy, UT, or about 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.8 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 45.7 miles or 52m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 22.9 miles or 24m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 41m

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 Roy, 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 Roy, UT

This is one driving day of about 45.7 miles and 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Roy, 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 Veterans Memorial Highway for about 38.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.9 mi from Roy, UT · 24m into the drive

Downtown Salt Lake City, UT, UT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Salt Lake City, 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

Sandy, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Centerville, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.9 miles from Roy, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.24 one way

$14.48 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $7.59 $15.18
premium $4.53 $8.15 $16.30
diesel $5.61 $10.09 $20.18

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 16 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 13.7 0 $4.80 $2.19
Efficient EV 11.4 0 $4.00 $1.83
EV Truck/SUV 18.3 0 $6.40 $2.92

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 data refreshed 10 hours ago

Origin

Roy, UT

Late night in Roy on Wednesday

Local time

12:06 AM

MDT

Current temp

58°F

Sunny

WNW 8 mph 11% chance Live forecast

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 14 at 10:17AM MDT until April 14 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 14 at 10:10AM MDT until April 15 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Destination

Sandy Hills, UT

Late night in Sandy Hills on Wednesday

Local time

12:06 AM

MDT

Current temp

58°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

NNW 8 mph 16% chance Live forecast

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 14 at 10:17AM MDT until April 14 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 14 at 10:10AM MDT until April 15 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

52m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Roy, UT to Sandy Hills, UT covers 45.7 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Belt Route, 1300 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.9 miles from Roy, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.24 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 is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 45.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 25.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Roy, UT to Sandy Hills, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Union Park Avenue South along the way.

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