Origin
Sandy, UT
Afternoon in Sandy on Sunday
Local time
1:50 PM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sandy, UT to Ivins, UT
Drive Time
5h 3m
Distance
297.5 mi
479 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 50m
★
6 AM
5h 4m
8 AM
5h 31m
10 AM
5h 13m
12 PM
5h 11m
3 PM
5h 15m
5 PM
5h 30m
8 PM
4h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sandy, UT
Jan Kopřiva
Ivins, UT
Egor Komarov
Trip Overview
The drive from Sandy, UT to Ivins, UT covers 297.5 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, Snow Canyon Parkway, Red Hills Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 286.5 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.14 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
148.7 miles from Sandy, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 3m drive with frequent turns across 297.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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 286.5 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 0.4 miles in near US 89 / State Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 3m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 89 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 209 / 9000 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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
0.4 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
|
~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.
5
1.5 mi into trip
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~3m 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 none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
288 mi into trip
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~4h 45m in
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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
6
288.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 46m in
|
Red Hills Parkway
Turn left onto Red Hills Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 286.5 mi | 4h 41m |
| Snow Canyon Parkway | 4 mi | 7m |
| Red Hills Parkway | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Center Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 9000 South | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| I 15 BUS | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 8800 South | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Center Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 286.5 mi, about 4h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy, UT and Ivins, 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
0.5 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
287 mi
·
4 hr 41 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto I 15 BUS
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 15 BUS
Exit 8
Toward SR 34: Saint George Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto 1000 East
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
1000 East
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto Red Hills Parkway
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Red Hills Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Continue on Snow Canyon Parkway
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Snow Canyon Parkway
Use the straight lane.
10
Enter roundabout onto Snow Canyon Parkway
126 ft
·
7 sec
·
Snow Canyon Parkway
11
Continue on Snow Canyon Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Snow Canyon Parkway
12
Enter roundabout onto Center Street
122 ft
·
7 sec
·
Center Street
13
Continue on Center Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Center Street
14
Enter roundabout onto East Center Street
130 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Center Street
15
Continue on East Center Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Center Street
16
Turn right onto North Main Street
92 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
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 148.7 miles from Sandy, UT, or about 2h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 286.5 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 80 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 148.7 miles or 2h 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 4h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ivins, 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 297.5 miles and 5h 3m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 286.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 148.7 mi from Sandy, UT · 2h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
149 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 148.7 miles from Sandy, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 286.5 miles.
Arriving in Ivins, UT
The final approach into Ivins, 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 Ivins, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.14 one way
$94.29 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
104 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $49.56 | $99.11 |
| premium | $4.53 | $53.05 | $106.09 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $66.09 | $132.19 |
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: 104.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 89.3 | 1 | $31.24 | $14.28 |
| Efficient EV | 74.4 | 0 | $26.03 | $11.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 119 | 1 | $41.65 | $19.04 |
Gas CO2
104 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.
Destination
Ivins, UT
Afternoon in Ivins on Sunday
Local time
1:50 PM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
36°F
Nibley, UT
149 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
5 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, UT to Ivins, UT covers 297.5 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, Snow Canyon Parkway, Red Hills Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 148.7 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 $47.14 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 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 1.5 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sandy, UT to Ivins, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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