Origin
Woods Cross, UT
Afternoon in Woods Cross on Thursday
Local time
1:47 PM
MDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woods Cross, UT to Sandy, UT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
23m
Distance
21.9 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sandy, UT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Woods Cross, UT to Sandy, UT covers 21.9 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 500 West, Main Street, 2600 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 21.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 23m drive with frequent turns across 21.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
500 West is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Woods Cross, UT to Sandy, UT is easy. At 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Woods Cross, UT to Sandy, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 500 West | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| 2600 South | — | — |
| I 15 South | — | — |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| SR 209 | — | — |
| 9000 South | — | — |
| State Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
500 West
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woods Cross, UT and Sandy, UT.
1
Start on 1875 South
3 ft
·
2 sec
·
1875 South
2
Turn right onto 500 West
180 ft
·
31 sec
·
500 West
3
Continue on 500 West
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
500 West
4
Continue on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn right onto 2600 South
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
2600 South
6
Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 15 South: Salt Lake City
7
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
8
Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
9
Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
9.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward SR 209: 9000 South
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
SR 209: 9000 South
11
Keep slight left to continue on SR 209: 9000 South, Mountain America Expo Center, America First Field, Sandy
417 ft
·
12 sec
·
SR 209: 9000 South, Mountain America Expo Center, America First Field, Sandy
12
Turn straight onto 9000 South
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
9000 South
13
Turn left onto State Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
State Street
14
Turn right onto 8800 South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
8800 South
15
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.47 one way
$6.94 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.91 | $7.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
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.
Destination
Sandy, UT
Afternoon in Sandy on Thursday
Local time
1:47 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
26 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
23m 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 Woods Cross, UT to Sandy, UT covers 21.9 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 500 West, Main Street, 2600 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.9 miles from Woods Cross, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.47 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.
The drive from Woods Cross, UT to Sandy, UT is easy. At 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Woods Cross, UT to Sandy, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Woods Cross, UT to Sandy, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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