Origin
West Mountain, UT
Afternoon in West Mountain on Thursday
Local time
2:41 PM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Mountain, UT to Sandy, UT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
57m
Distance
49.3 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Mountain, UT
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Sandy, UT
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Mountain, UT to Sandy, UT covers 49.3 miles and takes about 57m 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, 9600 South, 9000 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 49.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 49.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 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 44 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near SR 115 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 3.3 miles (SR 115 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (I 15; US 6 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
SR 115 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto SR 115 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 15; US 6 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15; US 6 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
47.9 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward SR 209: 9000 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 295
Toward SR 209: 9000 South
7
48.2 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 209: Snowbird, Alta, Sandy
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 209: Snowbird, Alta, Sandy
5
48.3 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
SR 209 / 9000 South
Turn right onto SR 209 / 9000 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 44 mi | 46m |
| 9600 South | 3 mi | 5m |
| 9000 South | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South 5600 West Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 8800 South | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 44 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Mountain, UT and Sandy, UT.
1
Start on SR 147
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
South 5600 West Street
2
Turn left onto 9600 South
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
9600 South
3
At end of road, turn right onto SR 115
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Main Street
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
5
Merge onto I 15; US 6
44 mi
·
46 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 295
Toward SR 209: 9000 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
332 ft
·
10 sec
Toward SR 209: Snowbird, Alta, Sandy
8
Turn right onto SR 209
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
9000 South
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto US 89
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
State Street
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto 8800 South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
8800 South
11
Arrive at destination
8800 South
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.7 mi from West Mountain, UT · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.7 miles from West Mountain, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sandy, UT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Sandy, 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
$7.81 one way
$15.62 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.79 | $17.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.88 | $21.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.16 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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, UT
Afternoon in Sandy on Thursday
Local time
2:41 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
8 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
57m 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 West Mountain, UT to Sandy, UT covers 49.3 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, 9600 South, 9000 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.7 miles from West Mountain, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.81 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 49.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 3.3 miles (SR 115 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (I 15; US 6 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from West Mountain, UT to Sandy, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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