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Trip from Uintah, 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

51m

Distance

42.6 mi

69 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 48m ★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m

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

city in Weber County, Utah, United States

Uintah, UT

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Downtown Sandy Hills, UT, UT

Sandy Hills, UT

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Trip Overview

This 42.6-mile drive from Uintah to Sandy Hills, Utah, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 51 minutes. Primarily utilizing US 89 and Veterans Memorial Highway, with a portion on a Belt Route, this journey is well-suited as a single-day excursion. You'll spend a little over half the time on highways, with a longest stretch of 21.6 miles on US 89. With an estimated fuel cost of just $7, this is an economical option for exploring the Mountain West region of Utah. Given its short duration and minimal cost, it offers a flexible travel experience.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 42.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, with 51% of the journey taking place on highways. You'll encounter stretches of Veterans Memorial Highway and a Belt Route, interspersed with the more direct path of US 89. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll navigate is 21.6 miles along US 89, providing a consistent pace for a portion of your travel. This drive isn't characterized by constant, rapid highway speeds but rather a blend that allows for some scenic observation while still covering ground efficiently. The road's personality shifts subtly as you move between these different road types.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 89 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11 miles in near US 89.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 42.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 11 miles (US 89): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

6
11 mi into trip | ~14m in | US 89

Keep slight right at fork onto US 89

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
22 mi into trip | ~26m 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
36.1 mi into trip | ~41m 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
36.3 mi into trip | ~41m 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
38.5 mi into trip | ~44m 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

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 Uintah, UT to Sandy Hills, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Union Park Avenue South along the way.

Union Park Avenue South

38.7 mi in | ~44m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 89 21.6 mi 24m
Veterans Memorial Highway 14.1 mi 15m
Belt Route 1.9 mi 1m
1300 East 1.7 mi 2m
Union Park Avenue 1.6 mi 2m
6550 South 0.2 mi <1m
2375 East 0.2 mi <1m
Silvercrest Drive 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 89 — 21.6 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Uintah, UT and Sandy Hills, UT.

1

Start on 6550 South

0.2 mi · 55 sec · 6550 South
2

Continue on 2375 East

0.2 mi · 42 sec · 2375 East
3

Turn right onto US 89

11 mi · 12 min · US 89
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Keep slight right at fork onto US 89

11 mi · 12 min · US 89
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight left at fork onto I 15

8.2 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 15

5.9 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Exit 298B-A Toward I 215 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 298A Toward I 215 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 215

1.9 mi · 1 min · Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 9 Toward Union Park Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward Union Park Avenue South
12

Turn straight onto Union Park Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · Union Park Avenue
13

Continue on 1300 East

1.7 mi · 2 min · 1300 East
Use the left lane.
14

Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Silvercrest Drive
Use the left lane.
15

Turn right onto Sandy Hills Drive

485 ft · 16 sec · Sandy Hills Drive
16

Arrive at destination

Sandy Hills Drive

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.3 mi from Uintah, UT · 25m into the drive

Downtown Salt Lake City, UT, UT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Salt Lake City, UT

21 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

Sandy, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

North Salt Lake, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.3 miles from Uintah, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Sandy Hills, UT

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Sandy Hills, 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

$6.75 one way

$13.50 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $7.08 $14.15
premium $4.53 $7.60 $15.20
diesel $5.61 $9.41 $18.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 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 12.8 0 $4.47 $2.04
Efficient EV 10.7 0 $3.73 $1.70
EV Truck/SUV 17 0 $5.96 $2.73

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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

Uintah, UT

Late night in Uintah on Saturday

Local time

3:30 AM

MDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sandy Hills, UT

Late night in Sandy Hills on Saturday

Local time

3:30 AM

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

18 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

51m 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 Uintah, UT to Sandy Hills, UT covers 42.6 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 89, Veterans Memorial Highway, Belt Route. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 21.3 miles from Uintah, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.75 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 11 decision points packed into just 42.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.

The main spots that need attention: at 11 miles (US 89): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from Uintah, UT to Sandy Hills, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Union Park Avenue South along the way.

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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