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57m
Distance
46.5 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
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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Benjamin, UT
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The drive from Sandy Hills, UT to Benjamin, UT covers 46.5 miles and takes about 57m 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 38.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.37 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
23.2 miles from Sandy Hills, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .
Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 46.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 57m drive. You will face about 10 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 2.8 miles (11400 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto 11400 South
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 15 South
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 164
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 38.3 mi | 40m |
| 1300 East | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| 11400 South | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| 8000 South | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| 3200 West | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Silvercrest Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sandy Hills Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 7300 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Hills, UT and Benjamin, UT.
Start on Sandy Hills Drive
Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive
Turn left onto 1300 East
Turn right onto 11400 South
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 15
Take the exit
Turn right onto 8000 South
At end of road, turn right onto SR 115
Turn left onto SR 147
Turn right
Arrive at 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 46.5 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.2 miles or 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Benjamin, 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 46.5 miles and 57m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.2 mi from Sandy Hills, UT · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 46.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 23.2 miles from Sandy Hills, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Benjamin, 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 Benjamin, UT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$7.37 one way
$14.74 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $7.75 | $15.49 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.29 | $16.58 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.33 | $20.66 |
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: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.88 | $2.23 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.51 | $2.98 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Sandy Hills on Sunday
Local time
1:54 PM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 11 at 11:17AM MDT until April 12 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Afternoon in Benjamin on Sunday
Local time
1:54 PM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 11 at 11:17AM MDT until April 12 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
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
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.
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