Origin
Sandy, UT
Afternoon in Sandy on Friday
Local time
1:52 PM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sandy, UT to Farmington, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
29.2 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sandy, UT
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Farmington, UT
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Trip Overview
This 29.2-mile drive from Sandy, UT to Farmington, UT is a quick, local trip that can easily be completed in about 34 minutes. With a modest fuel cost of around $5, it’s a budget-friendly option for a single-day adventure. The route primarily uses local roads like Veterans Memorial Highway and South 200 West, with no highway driving, suggesting a more community-focused experience. Given its short distance and duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day, allowing for a relaxed pace and plenty of flexibility. Both Sandy and Farmington are located within the Mountain West region, so you won't be crossing any major geographical divides.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 29.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. The majority of your journey will be on surface streets, offering a close-up look at the areas you pass through. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 26.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, indicating a significant portion of the drive follows a consistent path. This type of route means you'll be navigating through towns and neighborhoods, with frequent turns likely as you follow the main roads. It's a drive that keeps you engaged with your surroundings rather than settling into a highway rhythm.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 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 26.7 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 0.6 miles in near SR 209 / 9000 South.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 29.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (SR 209 / 9000 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.4 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 209 / 9000 South
Turn right onto SR 209 / 9000 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 15: Salt Lake City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 15: Salt Lake City
6
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway toward Salt Lake City
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Salt Lake City
7
28 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward SR 227 North: 200 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 322
Toward SR 227 North: 200 West
8
28.3 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 227 North: Farmington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 227 North: Farmington
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 26.7 mi | 28m |
| South 200 West | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| State Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 9000 South | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 8800 South | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 26.7 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy, UT and Farmington, UT.
1
Start on 8800 South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
8800 South
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 89
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
State Street
3
Turn right onto SR 209
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
9000 South
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork
485 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 15: Salt Lake City
6
Merge onto I 15
27 mi
·
28 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 322
Toward SR 227 North: 200 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward SR 227 North: Farmington
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on SR 227
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
South 200 West
10
Turn right onto SR 227
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
State Street
11
Arrive at destination
SR 106
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.63 one way
$9.25 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Farmington, UT
Afternoon in Farmington on Friday
Local time
1:52 PM
MDT
Current temp
65°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
18 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
34m 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, UT to Farmington, UT covers 29.2 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, South 200 West, State Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.6 miles from Sandy, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.63 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 short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 29.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (SR 209 / 9000 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.4 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sandy, UT to Farmington, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Timpanogos Cave National Monument.
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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