The drive from Smithfield, UT to Sandy Hills, UT covers 103.9 miles and takes about 2h 2m 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, US 89, 1000 West for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51.9 miles from Smithfield, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 3m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 103.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 2m drive with frequent turns across 103.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 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 62.2 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 55.9 miles in near I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 103.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 55.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 83.3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 97.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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55.9 mi into trip|~1h 7m in|I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
83.3 mi into trip|~1h 36m in|I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
97.4 mi into trip|~1h 51m in
Take the exit toward I 215
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 298B-A
Toward I 215
8
97.6 mi into trip|~1h 52m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 215 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 298A
Toward I 215 East
7
99.8 mi into trip|~1h 55m in
Take the exit toward Union Park Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 9
Toward Union Park Avenue
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
62.2 mi
1h 5m
US 89
23.7 mi
28m
1000 West
5.6 mi
8m
Main Street
4.2 mi
6m
Belt Route
1.9 mi
1m
1300 East
1.7 mi
2m
Union Park Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
Airport Road
1.3 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 62.2 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smithfield, UT and Sandy Hills, UT.
1
Start on US 91
4.2 mi·6 min·Main Street
2
Turn right onto SR 252
1.3 mi·1 min·Airport Road
3
Turn left onto SR 252
5.6 mi·8 min·1000 West
4
Turn right onto US 89; US 91
24 mi·28 min·US 89; US 91
5
Take the exit onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business
0.4 mi·40 sec·I 15 Business; I 84 Business
6
Merge onto I 15; I 84
21 mi·21 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
27 mi·29 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
8.2 mi·8 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
5.9 mi·6 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 298B-AToward I 215Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·51 sec
Exit 298AToward I 215 EastUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 215
1.9 mi·1 min·Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Exit 9Toward Union Park AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward Union Park Avenue South
15
Turn straight onto Union Park Avenue
1.6 mi·2 min·Union Park Avenue
16
Continue on 1300 East
1.7 mi·2 min·1300 East
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive
0.1 mi·21 sec·Silvercrest Drive
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto Sandy Hills Drive
485 ft·16 sec·Sandy Hills Drive
19
Arrive at destination
Sandy Hills Drive
Trip Plan
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 51.9 miles from Smithfield, UT, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.2 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 23 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.9 miles or 1h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sandy Hills, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Smithfield, 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 Smithfield, UT
This is one driving day of about 103.9 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Smithfield, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 62.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.9 mi from Smithfield, UT
· 1h 3m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
$12
near mile 103.9
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
One of the greatest technological achievements of the 19th century is the completion of the first transcontinental railroad across the United States. Visitors to the park can see the location of the L...
26 mi from route
~66 min detour
$20
near mile 35.8
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.2
0
$10.91
$4.99
Efficient EV
26
0
$9.09
$4.16
EV Truck/SUV
41.6
0
$14.55
$6.65
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Smithfield, UT
Afternoon
in Smithfield on Friday
Local time
1:35 PM
MDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Sandy Hills, UT
Afternoon
in Sandy Hills on Friday
Local time
1:35 PM
MDT
Current temp
44°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
3 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
2h 2m 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 Smithfield, UT to Sandy Hills, UT covers 103.9 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, US 89, 1000 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.9 miles from Smithfield, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.46 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 demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 103.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 55.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 83.3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 97.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Smithfield, UT to Sandy Hills, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
