Origin
Sandy Hills, UT
Late night in Sandy Hills on Wednesday
Local time
2:05 AM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sandy Hills, UT to Beaver, UT
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 14m
Distance
187.5 mi
302 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 3m
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6 AM
3h 15m
8 AM
3h 38m
10 AM
3h 23m
12 PM
3h 21m
3 PM
3h 24m
5 PM
3h 37m
8 PM
3h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sandy Hills, UT
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Beaver, UT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sandy Hills, UT to Beaver, UT covers 187.5 miles and takes about 3h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, 1300 East, 11400 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 180.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
93.8 miles from Sandy Hills, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 14m drive with frequent turns across 187.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 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 180.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Silvercrest Drive.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 14m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Silvercrest Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (1300 East): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (11400 South): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Silvercrest Drive
Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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1300 East
Turn left onto 1300 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.8 mi into trip
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~5m in
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11400 South
Turn right onto 11400 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5 mi into trip
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~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 15 South
5
5.4 mi into trip
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~10m in
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I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 180.2 mi | 2h 59m |
| 1300 East | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| 11400 South | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Silvercrest Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sandy Hills Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 200 North Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 180.2 mi, about 2h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Hills, UT and Beaver, UT.
1
Start on Sandy Hills Drive
485 ft
·
22 sec
·
Sandy Hills Drive
2
Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive
516 ft
·
19 sec
·
Silvercrest Drive
3
Turn left onto 1300 East
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
1300 East
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto 11400 South
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
11400 South
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 15 South
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 15
180 mi
·
2 hr 59 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward SR 160: Beaver
8
Turn left onto I 15 Bu; SR 160
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
9
Turn left onto SR 153
64 ft
·
1 sec
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East 200 North Street
10
Arrive at destination
SR 153
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 93.8 miles from Sandy Hills, UT, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 180.2 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 80 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.8 miles or 1h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beaver, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sandy Hills, 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 Sandy Hills, UT
This is one driving day of about 187.5 miles and 3h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sandy Hills, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 180.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 93.8 mi from Sandy Hills, UT · 1h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
94 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 93.8 miles from Sandy Hills, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 180.2 miles.
Arriving in Beaver, UT
The final approach into Beaver, 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 Beaver, UT.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.71 one way
$59.42 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $31.14 | $62.29 |
| premium | $4.53 | $33.45 | $66.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.40 | $82.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.3 | 0 | $19.69 | $9.00 |
| Efficient EV | 46.9 | 0 | $16.41 | $7.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75 | 0 | $26.25 | $12.00 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Beaver, UT
Late night in Beaver on Wednesday
Local time
2:05 AM
MDT
Current temp
33°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
11 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
3h 14m 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 Sandy Hills, UT to Beaver, UT covers 187.5 miles and takes about 3h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, 1300 East, 11400 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 93.8 miles from Sandy Hills, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.71 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 14m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Silvercrest Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (1300 East): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (11400 South): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sandy Hills, UT to Beaver, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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