Drive Time
2h 2m
Distance
100.1 mi
161 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
The drive from Sandy Hills, UT to Helper, UT covers 100.1 miles and takes about 2h 2m 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, 11400 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.86 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
50 miles from Sandy Hills, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 2m drive with frequent turns across 100.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Sandy Hills, UT to Helper, UT is easy. At 2h 2m 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 Helper, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Silvercrest Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 1300 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 11400 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 15 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 6 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Hills, UT and Helper, UT.
Start on Sandy Hills Drive
Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive
Turn left onto 1300 East
Turn right onto 11400 South
Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 South
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price
Keep slight left to continue on US 6 East: Price
Merge slight left onto US 6 East: Price
Continue straight
Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Continue on State Street
Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Take the exit slight right toward US 6 BUS, US 191 BUS
Turn left onto North Main Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50 miles or 1h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Helper, UT than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Sandy Hills, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 100.1 miles and 2h 2m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50 mi from Sandy Hills, UT · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 50 miles from Sandy Hills, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Helper, 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 Helper, UT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$15.86 one way
$31.72 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $16.67 | $33.35 |
| premium | $4.53 | $17.85 | $35.70 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.24 | $44.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30 | 0 | $10.51 | $4.80 |
| Efficient EV | 25 | 0 | $8.76 | $4.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40 | 0 | $14.01 | $6.41 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Sandy Hills on Saturday
Local time
3:08 PM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Helper on Saturday
Local time
3:08 PM
MDT
Current temp
37°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
40°F
Spanish Fork, UT
50 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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