Trip from Summit Park, UT to Sandy, UT

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Belt Route, 900 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 12 miles from Summit Park, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.80 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Summit Park, UT to Sandy, UT?

The route from Summit Park, UT to Sandy, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Q: Are there national parks near the route from Summit Park, UT to Sandy, UT?

Yes. Nearby national parks include Timpanogos Cave National Monument.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

33m

Distance

24 mi

39 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min

4 AM

0h 31m ★

6 AM

0h 33m

8 AM

0h 39m

10 AM

0h 35m

12 PM

0h 35m

3 PM

0h 36m

5 PM

0h 39m

8 PM

0h 32m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Summit Park, UT to Sandy, UT covers 24 miles and takes about 33m 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, 900 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.1 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.80 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 24 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

33m 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 33m drive with frequent turns across 24 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 20 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 10.1 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 1 miles in.

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 15 decision points packed into just 24 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20 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.

1 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward I 80 West: Salt Lake

Navigation decision point

Toward I 80 West: Salt Lake

11.6 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward I 215 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 130 Toward I 215 South

20 mi into trip | ~25m 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

20.3 mi into trip | ~25m in | Union Park Avenue

Turn right onto Union Park Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

20.4 mi into trip | ~25m in | 6600 South

Turn left onto 6600 South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway	10.1 mi	10m
Belt Route	7.4 mi	7m
900 East	1.5 mi	2m
700 East	1.1 mi	2m
Parkview Drive	0.6 mi	1m
8680 South	0.4 mi	1m
Maple Drive	0.2 mi	<1m
6600 South	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 10.1 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Woodland Drive

425 ft · 21 sec · Woodland Drive

Turn right onto Parkview Drive

0.6 mi · 1 min · Parkview Drive

At end of road, turn right onto Maple Drive

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Maple Drive

Turn left

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 55 sec

Toward I 80 West: Salt Lake

Merge onto I 80

10 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Exit 130 Toward I 215 South Use the slight right lane.

Continue on this road

0.4 mi · 41 sec · this road

Toward I 215

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 44 sec

Merge onto I 215

7.4 mi · 7 min · Belt Route

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Exit 9 Toward Union Park Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto Union Park Avenue

295 ft · 13 sec · Union Park Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto 6600 South

0.2 mi · 26 sec · 6600 South

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto SR 71

1.5 mi · 2 min · 900 East

Use the left lane.

Continue on SR 71

1.1 mi · 2 min · 700 East

Turn slight right onto East 8610 South

0.1 mi · 17 sec · East 8610 South

Use the right lane.

Turn slight right onto 8680 South

0.4 mi · 1 min · 8680 South

Turn left onto 280 East

0.1 mi · 25 sec · 280 East

Turn right onto 8800 South

0.1 mi · 18 sec · 8800 South

Arrive at destination

8800 South

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.80 one way

$7.61 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$3.99	$7.97
premium	$4.53	$4.28	$8.56
diesel	$5.61	$5.30	$10.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	7.2	$2.52	$1.15
Efficient EV	6	$2.10	$0.96
EV Truck/SUV	9.6	$3.36	$1.54

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Summit Park, UT

Afternoon in Summit Park on Thursday

Local time

2:09 PM

MDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sandy, UT

Afternoon in Sandy on Thursday

Local time

2:09 PM

MDT

Current temp

47°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

9 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

33m 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 Summit Park, UT to Sandy, UT covers 24 miles and takes about 33m 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, 900 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 12 miles from Summit Park, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.80 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 15 decision points packed into just 24 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.

The route from Summit Park, UT to Sandy, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Timpanogos Cave National Monument.

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