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Trip from Sandy Hills, UT to Nephi, UT

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 21m

Distance

72.4 mi

116 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 15m ★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Sandy Hills, UT, UT

Sandy Hills, UT

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city in and county seat of Juab County, Utah, United States

Nephi, UT

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Trip Overview

This 72.4-mile drive from Sandy Hills to Nephi, Utah, is a straightforward 1 hour and 21 minutes, making it an ideal day trip within the Mountain West region. You'll primarily navigate Veterans Memorial Highway and I-15 Business, with a portion on 1300 East, indicating a mix of main thoroughfares and local roads. The estimated fuel cost is around $11, suggesting an economical journey. With no recommended overnight stops, this route offers flexibility for departure times. The overall feel is that of a practical, local drive connecting two points within the same state.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 72.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with approximately 4% of your journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 64 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a significant period of consistent travel. The road profile suggests a dynamic experience, transitioning between faster highway segments and more intricate local road sections. This means you'll need to stay engaged as the driving conditions and speed limits vary throughout the 1 hour and 21-minute trip.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 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 64 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Silvercrest Drive.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Sandy Hills, UT to Nephi, UT is easy. At 1h 21m with 4% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Silvercrest Drive

Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive

Navigation decision point

5
2.8 mi into trip | ~5m in | 11400 South

Turn right onto 11400 South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
5 mi into trip | ~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 | ~10m in | 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.
6
69.4 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in

Take the exit toward I 15 Business, SR 28

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 228 Toward I 15 Business, SR 28

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 64 mi 1h 5m
I 15 Bus 2.7 mi 4m
1300 East 2.6 mi 4m
11400 South 2.2 mi 4m
Silvercrest Drive <0.1 mi <1m
Sandy Hills Drive <0.1 mi <1m
North Main Street — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 64 mi, about 1h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Hills, UT and Nephi, 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

64 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 228 Toward I 15 Business, SR 28
8

Turn right onto I 15 Bus; SR 28

2.7 mi · 4 min · I 15 Bus; SR 28
9

Arrive at destination

I 15 Bus; SR 28

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.2 mi from Sandy Hills, UT · 42m into the drive

city in Utah County, Utah, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Orem, UT

36 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

Lehi, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Provo, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.2 miles from Sandy Hills, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64 miles.

Arriving in Nephi, UT

The final approach into Nephi, 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

$11.47 one way

$22.95 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $12.03 $24.05
premium $4.53 $12.92 $25.83
diesel $5.61 $15.99 $31.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.7 0 $7.60 $3.48
Efficient EV 18.1 0 $6.34 $2.90
EV Truck/SUV 29 0 $10.14 $4.63

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Sandy Hills, UT

Night in Sandy Hills on Thursday

Local time

9:15 PM

MDT

Current temp

57°F

Slight Chance T-storms

N 14 mph 84% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 10:33AM MDT until April 16 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 10:33AM MDT until April 16 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Destination

Nephi, UT

Night in Nephi on Thursday

Local time

9:15 PM

MDT

Current temp

71°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

14 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 21m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Sandy Hills, UT to Nephi, UT covers 72.4 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, I 15 Bus, 1300 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.2 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 $11.47 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 Nephi, UT is easy. At 1h 21m with 4% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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.
The route from Sandy Hills, UT to Nephi, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Timpanogos Cave National Monument.

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