Trip from Salt Lake City, UT to Sandy, UT

Drive Time

19m

Distance

14.6 mi

24 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

Best Time to Leave

4 AM

0h 18m ★

6 AM

0h 19m

8 AM

0h 23m

10 AM

0h 20m

12 PM

0h 20m

3 PM

0h 21m

5 PM

0h 22m

8 PM

0h 18m ★

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

If you are planning to travel the 14.6 miles from Salt Lake City to Sandy, you can expect a quick 19-minute journey through the heart of the Mountain West. This trip is best suited as a simple one-day commute, as it does not require any overnight stays or complex logistics. Because the route relies entirely on local roads like State Street, 500 South, and 300 South, you will spend absolutely zero percent of your time on highways. With a modest fuel budget of only $2, this is a highly economical way to move between these two Utah cities. It is a straightforward, practical drive that functions perfectly for daily travel needs.

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

7.3 miles from Salt Lake City, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate city streets. Since there is no highway travel involved, you will not experience any long, uninterrupted stretches of road; in fact, the longest stretch you will encounter is 0 miles on 300 South. The personality of this trip is defined by frequent intersections rather than open-road cruising. You will be actively steering through urban environments for the entire 14.6-mile duration. Prepare for a consistent, stop-and-go pace that keeps you engaged with the local infrastructure throughout the short 19-minute transit.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

300 South is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Salt Lake City, UT to Sandy, UT is easy. At 19m 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 Salt Lake City, UT to Sandy, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
300 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
State Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
500 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
West Temple	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 15 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
SR 209	Unavailable	Refreshing
9000 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
8800 South	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: 300 South — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Salt Lake City, UT and Sandy, UT.

1

Start on Main Street

0.1 mi · 37 sec · Main Street

2

Turn right onto 300 South

0.1 mi · 38 sec · 300 South

3

Turn right onto State Street

0.3 mi · 52 sec · State Street

4

Turn right onto 500 South

0.3 mi · 50 sec · 500 South

5

Turn left onto West Temple

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Temple

6

Keep slight right to continue on I 15 South, I 80 East: Las Vegas, Cheyenne

11 mi · 12 min · I 15 South, I 80 East: Las Vegas, Cheyenne

7

Take the exit slight right toward SR 209: 9000 South

0.4 mi · 49 sec · SR 209: 9000 South

8

Keep slight left to continue on SR 209: 9000 South, Mountain America Expo Center, America First Field, Sandy

417 ft · 12 sec · SR 209: 9000 South, Mountain America Expo Center, America First Field, Sandy

9

Turn straight onto 9000 South

0.5 mi · 59 sec · 9000 South

10

Turn left onto State Street

0.3 mi · 32 sec · State Street

11

Turn right onto 8800 South

0.4 mi · 1 min · 8800 South

12

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Because this is a short, localized trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You will not need to plan for any stops since the duration is only 19 minutes, allowing you to reach Sandy quickly without the need for rest breaks or refueling along the way. Keep in mind that since you are relying on roads like State Street, traffic density will be your primary factor in timing your departure. Your best strategy is to monitor local traffic reports before you leave to avoid peak congestion on these city arterials. Utilize the lack of highway miles to your advantage by choosing the departure window that best fits your personal schedule.

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 7.3 miles from Salt Lake City, UT, or about 9m into the drive.

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 14.6 miles or 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 7.3 miles or 9m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sandy, UT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Salt Lake City, 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 Salt Lake City, UT

This is one driving day of about 14.6 miles and 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Salt Lake City, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 7.3 mi from Salt Lake City, UT · 9m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Millcreek, UT

7 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 Hills, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Millcreek, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 7.3 miles from Salt Lake City, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Sandy, UT

The final approach into Sandy, 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, 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

$2.31 one way

$4.63 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.23	$2.43	$4.86
premium	$4.53	$2.60	$5.21
diesel	$5.64	$3.24	$6.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	4.4	$1.53	$0.70
Efficient EV	3.7	$1.28	$0.58
EV Truck/SUV	5.8	$2.04	$0.93

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 3 days ago

Origin

Salt Lake City, UT

Afternoon in Salt Lake City on Sunday

Local time

1:56 PM

MDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sandy, UT

Afternoon in Sandy on Sunday

Local time

1:56 PM

MDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

1 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

19m 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 Salt Lake City, UT to Sandy, UT covers 14.6 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are 300 South, State Street, 500 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 7.3 miles from Salt Lake City, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.31 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.

The drive from Salt Lake City, UT to Sandy, UT is easy. At 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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

The route from Salt Lake City, UT to Sandy, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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