Origin
Sandy, UT
Afternoon in Sandy on Saturday
Local time
12:43 PM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sandy, UT to Woods Cross, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
21.7 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
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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Woods Cross, UT
BREAKS OUT
Trip Overview
Sandy, UT to Woods Cross, UT is 21.7 miles and takes about 26 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Mountain West region, connecting two points in Utah. You'll be on a mix of major local roads and highways, making it a straightforward drive for most. It's a good option if you need to get between these areas without a long commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 19 mi | 20m |
| 9000 South | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 500 West | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 8800 South | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 2600 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 1875 South | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 19 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy, UT and Woods Cross, 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
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 315
Toward SR 93 East: 2600 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
199 ft
·
6 sec
Toward SR 93: 2600 South
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on SR 93
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
2600 South
10
Turn left onto US 89
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on US 89
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
500 West
12
Turn right onto 1875 South
5 ft
·
0 sec
·
1875 South
Use the right lane.
13
Arrive at destination
1875 South
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 20.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
20.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward SR 93 East: 2600 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 315
Toward SR 93 East: 2600 South
8
20.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 93: 2600 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward SR 93: 2600 South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.44 one way
$6.88 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $3.60 | $7.21 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Woods Cross, UT
Afternoon in Woods Cross on Saturday
Local time
12:43 PM
MDT
Current temp
73°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
26 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
26m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive involves 0% highway, meaning you'll be on surface streets for the entire 21.7 miles. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 19 miles, primarily on Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect frequent turns as you navigate local routes. You'll notice the urban merging and dense exits common to a metropolitan area.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 21.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Sandy, UT to Woods Cross, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Salt Lake City along the way.
Salt Lake City
1.4 mi in
|
~3m
|
via I 15
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 21.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Woods Cross, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Woods Cross, UT before heading back.
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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