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Trip from Sandy Hills, UT to Santa Clara, UT

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 3m

Distance

295.3 mi

475 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$47

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 50m ★
6 AM
5h 3m
8 AM
5h 30m
10 AM
5h 13m
12 PM
5h 10m
3 PM
5h 14m
5 PM
5h 29m
8 PM
4h 55m

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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Downtown Santa Clara, UT, UT

Santa Clara, UT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Sandy Hills, UT to Santa Clara, UT covers 295.3 miles and takes about 5h 3m 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, I 15 BUS for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 283.5 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.79 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

147.6 miles from Sandy Hills, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 3m. Total distance: 295.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

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

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 3m drive with frequent turns across 295.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 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 283.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 5h 3m drive. You will face about 8 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 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.
7
288.9 mi into trip | ~4h 49m in | I 15 BUS

Take the exit onto I 15 BUS toward SR 34: Saint George Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 8 Toward SR 34: Saint George Boulevard

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 283.5 mi 4h 38m
1300 East 2.6 mi 4m
I 15 BUS 2.2 mi 5m
11400 South 2.2 mi 4m
West Sunset Boulevard 2 mi 3m
Santa Clara Drive 1.1 mi 2m
Bluff Street 1 mi 1m
Silvercrest Drive <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 283.5 mi, about 4h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

283 mi · 4 hr 38 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit onto I 15 BUS

2.2 mi · 5 min · I 15 BUS
Exit 8 Toward SR 34: Saint George Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
8

Turn slight right

213 ft · 7 sec
Use the right lane.
9

Turn straight onto SR 18

1.0 mi · 1 min · Bluff Street
Use the right lane.
10

Continue on SR 8

2.0 mi · 3 min · West Sunset Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on Santa Clara Drive

1.1 mi · 2 min · Santa Clara Drive
Use the straight lane.
12

Arrive at destination

Santa Clara Drive

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 147.6 miles from Sandy Hills, UT, or about 2h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 283.5 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 65 miles or 1h 9m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 147.6 miles or 2h 30m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 3m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Santa Clara, 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 295.3 miles and 5h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Sandy Hills, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 283.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 147.6 mi from Sandy Hills, UT · 2h 30m into the drive

Downtown Richfield, UT, UT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Richfield, UT

148 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

Provo, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Delta, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 147.6 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 283.5 miles.

Arriving in Santa Clara, UT

The final approach into Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara, UT.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Timpanogos Cave National Monument

Timpanogos Cave National Monument

National Monument

The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour $12 near mile 20.4
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
View on nps.gov
Cedar Breaks National Monument

Cedar Breaks National Monument

National Monument

Crowning the Grand Staircase, Cedar Breaks sits at over 10,000 feet and looks down into a half-mile deep geologic amphitheater. Come wander among timeless bristlecone pines, stand in lush meadows of w...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour $10 near mile 234.2
View on nps.gov
Zion National Park

Zion National Park

National Park

Follow the paths where people have walked for thousands of years. Gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that soar into a brilliant blue sky. Experience the tall, stretching walls...

14 mi from route ~34 min detour $35 near mile 264.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$46.79 one way

$93.59 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 103 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $49.05 $98.10
premium $4.53 $52.68 $105.35
diesel $5.61 $65.20 $130.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$47

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$72–$97

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 103.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 88.6 1 $31.01 $14.17
Efficient EV 73.8 0 $25.84 $11.81
EV Truck/SUV 118.1 1 $41.34 $18.90

Gas CO2

103 kg

EV CO2

35 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 14, 2026

Origin

Sandy Hills, UT

Afternoon in Sandy Hills on Friday

Local time

12:20 PM

MDT

Current temp

58°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

NNW 8 mph 16% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 14 at 10:10AM MDT until April 15 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 14 at 9:14AM MDT until April 15 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Destination

Santa Clara, UT

Afternoon in Santa Clara on Friday

Local time

12:20 PM

MDT

Current temp

70°F

Sunny

WSW 6 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 14 at 10:10AM MDT until April 15 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 14 at 9:14AM MDT until April 15 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

63°F

Richfield, UT

148 mi in

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

12 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

5h 3m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Santa Clara, UT covers 295.3 miles and takes about 5h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, 1300 East, I 15 BUS. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 147.6 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 $46.79 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 5h 3m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 Santa Clara, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Timpanogos Cave National Monument, Cedar Breaks National Monument and Zion National Park.

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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