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Trip from Sandy, UT to Park City, UT

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

48m

Distance

35.2 mi

57 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 44m ★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Sandy, UT, UT

Sandy, UT

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Downtown Park City, UT, UT

Park City, UT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Sandy, UT to Park City, UT covers 35.2 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Belt Route, SR 224 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.8 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.58 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 35.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

48m 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 48m drive with frequent turns across 35.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 14.8 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 0.4 miles in near US 89 / State Street.

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 35.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 89 / State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 89 / State Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 89 / State Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
3.1 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp toward I 215 East

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 215 East
8
12.3 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward I 80 East: Park City, Cheyenne

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 2 Toward I 80 East: Park City, Cheyenne
8
27.9 mi into trip | ~34m in

Take the exit toward SR 224 South: Kimball Junction, Park City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 145 Toward SR 224 South: Kimball Junction, Park Cit...
6
28.5 mi into trip | ~35m in

Keep slight right at fork toward SR 224 South: Kimball Junction, Park City, Canyons, Deer Valley

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward SR 224 South: Kimball Junction, Park Cit...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Sandy, UT and Park City, UT, road signs point toward Cheyenne, Canyons and Deer Valley.

Cheyenne

12.3 mi in | ~16m

Canyons

28.5 mi in | ~35m

Deer Valley

28.5 mi in | ~35m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 14.8 mi 16m
Belt Route 8.9 mi 9m
SR 224 6.7 mi 12m
State Street 2.7 mi 5m
8800 South 0.4 mi 1m
Park Avenue

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 14.8 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sandy, UT and Park City, UT.

1

Start on 8800 South

0.4 mi · 1 min · 8800 South
2

At end of road, turn right onto US 89

2.7 mi · 5 min · State Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward I 215 East Use the right lane.
4

Merge onto I 215

8.9 mi · 9 min · Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 2 Toward I 80 East: Park City, Cheyenne Use the slight right lane.
6

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · this road
7

Merge onto I 80

15 mi · 16 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 145 Toward SR 224 South: Kimball Junction, Park City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork

253 ft · 9 sec
Toward SR 224 South: Kimball Junction, Park City, Canyons, Deer Valley
10

Turn right onto SR 224

6.7 mi · 12 min · SR 224
Use the straight lane.
11

Arrive at destination

Park Avenue

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.6 mi from Sandy, UT · 22m into the drive

city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cottonwood Heights, UT

18 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

Silver Summit, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cottonwood Heights, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Sandy, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Park City, UT

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Park City, UT if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.58 one way

$11.16 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $5.85 $11.69
premium $4.53 $6.28 $12.56
diesel $5.61 $7.77 $15.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.6 0 $3.70 $1.69
Efficient EV 8.8 0 $3.08 $1.41
EV Truck/SUV 14.1 0 $4.93 $2.25

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Sandy, UT

Morning in Sandy on Saturday

Local time

10:57 AM

MDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Park City, UT

Morning in Park City on Saturday

Local time

10:57 AM

MDT

Current temp

37°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

10 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

48m 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 Park City, UT covers 35.2 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Belt Route, SR 224. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 17.6 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 $5.58 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 35.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 89 / State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Sandy, UT and Park City, UT, road signs point toward Cheyenne, Canyons and Deer Valley.

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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