Origin
Sandy Hills, UT
Morning in Sandy Hills on Saturday
Local time
11:54 AM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sandy Hills, UT to Oakley, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
46.6 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
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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Trip Overview
Sandy Hills, UT to Oakley, UT is 46.6 miles and takes about 1 hour via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah, making it a convenient local excursion. Expect a route characterized by frequent turns, indicating a more intimate journey through local roads rather than a straight shot on a major interstate. With a drive time of just one hour, this trip is perfect for a spontaneous outing or as an addition to a longer itinerary in the area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 17.6 mi | 19m |
| Belt Route | 7.4 mi | 7m |
| Brown's Canyon Road | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| SR 32 | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| US 40 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Union Park Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Kearns Boulevard | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| 1300 East | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 17.6 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Hills, UT and Oakley, UT.
1
Start on Sandy Hills Drive
485 ft
·
22 sec
·
Sandy Hills Drive
2
Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive
516 ft
·
21 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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 215 East
6
Merge onto I 215
7.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 2
Toward I 80 East: Park City, Cheyenne
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
this road
9
Merge onto I 80
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 146
Toward US 40 East: Heber City, Vernal
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward US 40: Heber, Vernal
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto US 40; US 189
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 40; US 189
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 4
Toward SR 248: Park City, Kamas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto SR 248
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Kearns Boulevard
15
Turn left onto Brown's Canyon Road
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Brown's Canyon Road
16
At end of road, turn right onto SR 32
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 32
17
Arrive at destination
SR 32
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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.
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 23.3 miles from Sandy Hills, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 33.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Silvercrest Drive
Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive
Navigation decision point
8
11.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East: Park City, Cheyenne
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2
Toward I 80 East: Park City, Cheyenne
8
29.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward US 40 East: Heber City, Vernal
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 146
Toward US 40 East: Heber City, Vernal
8
30.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 40: Heber, Vernal
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 40: Heber, Vernal
8
33.7 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward SR 248: Park City, Kamas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4
Toward SR 248: Park City, Kamas
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.38 one way
$14.77 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $7.74 | $15.48 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.31 | $16.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.24 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.08 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Oakley, UT
Morning in Oakley on Saturday
Local time
11:54 AM
MDT
Current temp
37°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
7 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 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is best described as a turn-heavy local drive, with only about 15% of the journey on major highways like the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 17.6 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, so be prepared for more frequent adjustments to your course. The profile suggests a varied driving experience, moving from more open highway segments to navigating through local roads. You'll likely experience a mix of speeds and road types, requiring your attention throughout the 1-hour trip.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.6 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Silvercrest Drive.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.6 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Silvercrest Drive): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sandy Hills, UT and Oakley, UT, road signs point toward Cheyenne, Vernal and Kamas.
Cheyenne
11.5 mi in
|
~15m
Vernal
29.9 mi in
|
~36m
Kamas
33.7 mi in
|
~41m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 46.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.6 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Oakley, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Silvercrest Drive): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oakley, UT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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