Origin
Sandy, UT
Late night in Sandy on Wednesday
Local time
3:35 AM
MDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sandy, UT to Highland, UT
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
25m
Distance
18.5 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
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6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
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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Highland, UT
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Trip Overview
This quick 18.5-mile drive from Sandy, UT to Highland, UT takes about 25 minutes and is best suited as a single-day trip. You'll navigate primarily local roads, with Veterans Memorial Highway and Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane being key segments. Given the short distance and estimated fuel cost of $3, this route is very accessible for a quick local excursion within the Mountain West region. There are no overnight stays needed, and the focus is on efficient travel rather than extended sightseeing.
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
9.3 miles from Sandy, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 18.5-mile journey, with no highway segments, meaning you'll be on surface streets for the entire trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.8 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. This route is characterized by frequent intersections and changes in direction, so staying attentive to navigation is important. You won't experience long, high-speed stretches, but rather a more engaged driving experience through local communities.
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 10.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 89 / State Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.4 miles (US 89 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 209 / 9000 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles: 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.
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 89 / State Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 89 / State Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
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SR 209 / 9000 South
Turn right onto SR 209 / 9000 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
1.1 mi into trip
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~2m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.5 mi into trip
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~3m in
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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
12.3 mi into trip
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~15m in
Take the exit toward SR 92: Timpanogos Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 284
Toward SR 92: Timpanogos Highway
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 10.8 mi | 11m |
| Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| 9000 South | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North 5600 West | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 8800 South | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Timpanogos Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 10680 North | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 10.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy, UT and Highland, UT.
1
Start on 8800 South
0.4 mi
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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
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
9000 South
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 15
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 284
Toward SR 92: Timpanogos Highway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn left onto SR 92
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
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Timpanogos Highway
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on SR 92
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane
Toward SR 92: Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane
9
Turn right onto North 5600 West
0.4 mi
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58 sec
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North 5600 West
10
Turn right onto West 10680 North
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
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West 10680 North
11
Arrive at destination
West 10680 North
Trip Plan
For this short 25-minute trip, flexibility is your greatest advantage. You can leave at any time that suits your schedule, as there are no significant traffic patterns to avoid. With only 18.5 miles and a fuel cost of around $3, you don't need to worry about frequent gas station stops. Since there are no designated stops on this route, plan your own breaks before or after you depart. Pay close attention to the frequent turns on Veterans Memorial Highway and Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane to ensure you stay on track.
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 9.3 miles from Sandy, UT, or about 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.8 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 18.5 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.3 miles or 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Highland, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sandy, 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, UT
This is one driving day of about 18.5 miles and 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sandy, 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 Veterans Memorial Highway for about 10.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.3 mi from Sandy, UT · 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 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 18.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.3 miles from Sandy, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Highland, UT
The final approach into Highland, 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 Highland, 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
$2.93 one way
$5.86 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $3.07 | $6.15 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.30 | $6.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Highland, UT
Late night in Highland on Wednesday
Local time
3:35 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°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
12 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
25m 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 Highland, UT covers 18.5 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane, 9000 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.3 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 $2.93 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.5 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 89 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 209 / 9000 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sandy, UT to Highland, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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