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Drive Time
53m
Distance
45.7 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
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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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Roy, UT
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This 45.7-mile drive from Sandy Hills to Roy, Utah, is a straightforward local journey that will take approximately 53 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing Veterans Memorial Highway and 1300 East, it's a route with many turns, making it ideal for a single-day trip. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $7, this drive is an easy addition to your Utah travels within the Mountain West region. You won't encounter any major highway stretches, so expect a more connected-to-the-ground feel throughout the entire 53-minute duration.
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
22.8 miles from Sandy Hills, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .
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Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that bypasses traditional highways, with a highway share of 0%. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 38.6 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a consistent local road experience. As you navigate through suburban and town settings, the road will frequently change direction, requiring your attention. This isn't a high-speed cruise; it's a more intimate journey through the heart of the local landscape, connecting you directly to the communities you pass through.
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 5.7 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 45.7 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 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit toward I 15: Salt Lake City, Las Vegas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 15 North: Salt Lake
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway toward Salt Lake City
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 97
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sandy Hills, UT and Roy, UT, road signs point toward Las Vegas and Salt Lake City.
Las Vegas
Salt Lake City
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 38.6 mi | 41m |
| 1300 East | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Union Park Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Belt Route | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| 5600 South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Silvercrest Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sandy Hills Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Hills, UT and Roy, UT.
Start on Sandy Hills Drive
Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive
Turn right onto 1300 East
Continue on Union Park Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 215
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto SR 97
Arrive at destination
Given the short 53-minute duration and 45.7-mile distance, this drive offers a lot of flexibility for timing. You can easily depart whenever it suits you best, and there's no need to split the journey. With no planned stops and a low fuel cost of around $7, focus on enjoying the local scenery. A good tip for this route is to pay close attention to the frequent turns, especially on 1300 East, as they are key to staying on track and can be more numerous than on a highway drive.
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 45.7 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.8 miles or 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Roy, 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 45.7 miles and 53m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.8 mi from Sandy Hills, UT · 28m 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 45.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 22.8 miles from Sandy Hills, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Roy, 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 Roy, UT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$7.24 one way
$14.48 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $7.59 | $15.18 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.15 | $16.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.09 | $20.18 |
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 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 | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.40 | $2.92 |
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
Late night in Sandy Hills on Wednesday
Local time
1:21 AM
MDT
Current temp
58°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in Roy on Wednesday
Local time
1:21 AM
MDT
Current temp
58°F
Sunny
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
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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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