Origin
Santaquin, UT
Evening in Santaquin on Friday
Local time
6:00 PM
MDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Santaquin, UT to Sandy Hills, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
53.6 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Santaquin, UT
Ankit Bisht
Sandy Hills, UT
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Trip Overview
Santaquin, UT to Sandy Hills, UT is 53.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 1 minute via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip entirely within Utah, connecting two points in the Mountain West region. Given its short duration and local road nature, it's ideal for a quick transit or a leisurely excursion without significant time commitment. You'll find the drive manageable, with no need for overnight stays or extensive planning.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 53.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m 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
This route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaging local drive than a monotonous highway cruise. With a highway share of only 1%, you'll be navigating primarily on local roads. The longest stretch without a turn is 48.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a brief period of consistent travel before re-engaging with the more intricate road network. Expect a varied driving experience as you transition between different local thoroughfares like Sego Lily Drive and 9400 South.
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 48.3 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 0.7 miles in near US 6.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.6 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.7 miles (US 6): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 6
Take the ramp onto US 6 toward I 15 North, US 6 East: Salt Lake City
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 15 North, US 6 East: Salt Lake City
7
49.3 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward SR 151: 10600 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 293
Toward SR 151: 10600 South
9
49.4 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Monroe Street North, 10600 South East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Monroe Street North, 10600 South East
8
49.4 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Keep slight right at fork toward East 10600 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward East 10600 South
6
49.5 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
10600 South
Turn right onto 10600 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Santaquin, UT and Sandy Hills, UT, road signs point toward Monroe Street North and 10600 South East.
Monroe Street North
49.4 mi in
|
~53m
10600 South East
49.4 mi in
|
~53m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 48.3 mi | 50m |
| Sego Lily Drive | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 9400 South | 1 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 700 East | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 10600 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| US 6 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 48.3 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santaquin, UT and Sandy Hills, UT.
1
Start on Center Street
41 ft
·
3 sec
·
Center Street
2
Turn right onto US 6
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Take the ramp onto US 6
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 6
Toward I 15 North, US 6 East: Salt Lake City
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 15; US 6
48 mi
·
50 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
327 ft
·
4 sec
Exit 293
Toward SR 151: 10600 South
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
204 ft
·
2 sec
Toward Monroe Street North, 10600 South East
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Toward East 10600 South
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto 10600 South
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
10600 South
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto US 89
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Sego Lily Drive
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Sego Lily Drive
11
Turn left onto SR 71
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
700 East
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto 9400 South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
9400 South
13
Continue on SR 209
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
9400 South
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto 1300 East
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
1300 East
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Silvercrest Drive
516 ft
·
19 sec
·
Silvercrest Drive
16
Turn right onto Sandy Hills Drive
485 ft
·
16 sec
·
Sandy Hills Drive
17
Arrive at destination
Sandy Hills Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.8 mi from Santaquin, UT · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.8 miles from Santaquin, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sandy Hills, UT
The final approach into Sandy Hills, UT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.49 one way
$16.99 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $8.90 | $17.81 |
| premium | $4.53 | $9.56 | $19.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.83 | $23.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.50 | $3.43 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Sandy Hills, UT
Evening in Sandy Hills on Friday
Local time
6:00 PM
MDT
Current temp
44°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
4 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
1h 1m 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 Santaquin, UT to Sandy Hills, UT covers 53.6 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Sego Lily Drive, 9400 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.8 miles from Santaquin, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.49 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 53.6 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.7 miles (US 6): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Santaquin, UT and Sandy Hills, UT, road signs point toward Monroe Street North and 10600 South East.
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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