Origin
Sandy Hills, UT
Morning in Sandy Hills on Thursday
Local time
10:03 AM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sandy Hills, UT to Francis, UT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
47.6 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
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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Francis, UT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sandy Hills, UT to Francis, UT covers 47.6 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Silvercrest Drive, 1300 East, Union Park Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 47.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 1m drive with frequent turns across 47.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Silvercrest Drive 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sandy Hills, UT to Francis, UT is easy. At 1h 1m 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 Sandy Hills, UT to Francis, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Silvercrest Drive | — | — |
| 1300 East | — | — |
| Union Park Avenue | — | — |
| I 215 East | — | — |
| Belt Route | — | — |
| I 80 East | — | — |
| Dwight D | — | — |
| US 40 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Silvercrest Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Hills, UT and Francis, UT.
1
Start on Sandy Hills Drive
486 ft
·
22 sec
·
Sandy Hills Drive
2
Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive
515 ft
·
22 sec
·
Silvercrest Drive
3
Turn right onto 1300 East
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
1300 East
4
Continue on Union Park Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Union Park Avenue
5
Take the ramp right toward I 215 East
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 215 East
6
Merge slight left onto Belt Route
7.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Belt Route
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Park City, Cheyenne
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 East: Park City, Cheyenne
8
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
9
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Heber City, Vernal
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 40 East: Heber City, Vernal
11
Keep slight right to continue on US 40: Heber, Vernal
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
US 40: Heber, Vernal
12
Merge slight left
3.2 mi
·
3 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward SR 248: Park City, Kamas
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
SR 248: Park City, Kamas
14
Turn left onto Kearns Boulevard
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Kearns Boulevard
15
Turn right onto South Main Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
16
Turn right onto West Main Village Way
20 ft
·
West Main Village Way
17
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.8 mi from Sandy Hills, UT · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.8 miles from Sandy Hills, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Francis, UT
The final approach into Francis, UT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.54 one way
$15.09 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $7.91 | $15.81 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.49 | $16.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.51 | $21.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.05 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Francis, UT
Morning in Francis on Thursday
Local time
10:03 AM
MDT
Current temp
38°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
6 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
1h 1m 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 Francis, UT covers 47.6 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Silvercrest Drive, 1300 East, Union Park Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.8 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 $7.54 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 Sandy Hills, UT to Francis, UT is easy. At 1h 1m 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 Sandy Hills, UT to Francis, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sandy Hills, UT to Francis, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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