Origin
Sandy Hills, UT
Night in Sandy Hills on Tuesday
Local time
10:23 PM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Sandy Hills, UT to Price, UT
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
2h 12m
Distance
107.7 mi
173 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 3m
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6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 31m
10 AM
2h 19m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 20m
5 PM
2h 30m
8 PM
2h 7m
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
This 107.7-mile drive from Sandy Hills to Price, Utah, is a manageable 2-hour and 12-minute trip, making it an ideal day excursion. You'll primarily navigate the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway and Veterans Memorial Highway, with a portion on US 6. The estimated fuel cost is around $17, and the drive has a turn-heavy local feel, suggesting frequent changes in direction rather than long, straight stretches. Since it's a relatively short journey within the Mountain West region, you won't need to split it into overnight stays, offering flexibility in your departure and arrival times.
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
53.9 miles from Sandy Hills, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 107.7-mile journey, with only 33% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 61.6 miles on the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway. This suggests a route with varied road types and likely more frequent turns and changes in speed than a typical interstate cruise. The profile indicates you'll be engaging with the road more actively, making it a more hands-on driving experience as you transition between different segments.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 61.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 107.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Silvercrest Drive
Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive
Navigation decision point
5
2.8 mi into trip
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~5m in
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11400 South
Turn right onto 11400 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5 mi into trip
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~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 15 South
8
39.4 mi into trip
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~47m in
Take the exit toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price
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 257B-A
Toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main St...
8
39.8 mi into trip
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~47m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 6 East: Price
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Exit 257B
Toward US 6 East: Price
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | 61.6 mi | 1h 14m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 34 mi | 36m |
| US 6 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| 1300 East | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| 11400 South | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| State Street | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West 100 North | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
— 61.6 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Hills, UT and Price, UT.
1
Start on Sandy Hills Drive
485 ft
·
22 sec
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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
34 mi
·
36 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 257B-A
Toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 257B
Toward US 6 East: Price
Use the straight lane.
9
Merge
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Toward US 6 East: Price
10
Continue on US 6
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
US 6
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on US 6
33 mi
·
39 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
12
Continue on US 6
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
State Street
13
Continue on US 6
28 mi
·
34 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
15
Turn left onto US 6 Bus; SR 55
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West 100 North
16
Turn left onto North Carbonville Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
North Carbonville Road
17
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
18
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Trip Plan
This 2-hour, 107.7-mile drive is best tackled in a single day, allowing for flexibility with your schedule. With a fuel cost estimated at $17 and no designated stops, you can depart when convenient. The drive's turn-heavy nature means keeping your navigation active and being mindful of upcoming turns, especially during the 61.6-mile stretch on the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway. Plan for brief pauses as needed rather than a formal stop, as the journey is short enough to manage without extensive breaks.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53.9 miles from Sandy Hills, UT, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.6 miles.
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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.9 miles or 1h 5m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Price, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sandy Hills, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 107.7 miles and 2h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sandy Hills, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway for about 61.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.9 mi from Sandy Hills, UT · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.9 miles from Sandy Hills, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.6 miles.
Arriving in Price, UT
The final approach into Price, 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 Price, UT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.07 one way
$34.13 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $17.89 | $35.78 |
| premium | $4.53 | $19.21 | $38.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.78 | $47.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.31 | $5.17 |
| Efficient EV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.42 | $4.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.1 | 0 | $15.08 | $6.89 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Destination
Price, UT
Night in Price on Tuesday
Local time
10:23 PM
MDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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
2h 12m 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 Price, UT covers 107.7 miles and takes about 2h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, Veterans Memorial Highway, US 6. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.9 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 $17.07 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 107.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 Price, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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