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Trip from Salt Lake City, UT to Fillmore, UT

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

2h 31m

Distance

143.8 mi

231 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 21m ★
6 AM
2h 31m
8 AM
2h 52m
10 AM
2h 38m
12 PM
2h 36m
3 PM
2h 39m
5 PM
2h 51m
8 PM
2h 25m

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

Downtown Salt Lake City, UT, UT

Salt Lake City, UT

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city in and county seat of Millard County, Utah, United States

Fillmore, UT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Salt Lake City, UT to Fillmore, UT covers 143.8 miles and takes about 2h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on 300 South, State Street, 500 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.79 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

71.9 miles from Salt Lake City, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 31m. Total distance: 143.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 31m drive with frequent turns across 143.8 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.
300 South 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 Salt Lake City, UT to Fillmore, UT is easy. At 2h 31m 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 Salt Lake City, UT to Fillmore, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
300 South
State Street
500 South
West Temple
I 15 South
I 15
Cedar Mount Road
North Main Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: 300 South — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Salt Lake City, UT and Fillmore, UT.

1

Start on Main Street

0.1 mi · 37 sec · Main Street
2

Turn right onto 300 South

0.1 mi · 38 sec · 300 South
3

Turn right onto State Street

0.3 mi · 52 sec · State Street
4

Turn right onto 500 South

0.3 mi · 50 sec · 500 South
5

Turn left onto West Temple

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Temple
6

Keep slight right to continue on I 15 South, I 80 East: Las Vegas, Cheyenne

140 mi · 2 hr 22 min · I 15 South, I 80 East: Las Vegas, Cheyenne
7

Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business, SR 99: Fillmore

0.3 mi · 43 sec · I 15 Business, SR 99: Fillmore
8

Turn left onto Cedar Mount Road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Cedar Mount Road
9

Continue on North Main Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
10

Turn left onto East Center Street

39 ft · 2 sec · East Center Street
11

Arrive at your destination

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.9 miles from Salt Lake City, UT, or about 1h 15m into the drive.

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 32 miles or 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 71.9 miles or 1h 15m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 4m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fillmore, UT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Salt Lake City, 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 Salt Lake City, UT

This is one driving day of about 143.8 miles and 2h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Salt Lake City, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 71.9 mi from Salt Lake City, UT · 1h 15m into the drive

city in and county seat of Utah County, Utah, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Provo, UT

72 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

Draper, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Provo, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 71.9 miles from Salt Lake City, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Fillmore, UT

The final approach into Fillmore, UT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Fillmore, UT.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.79 one way

$45.57 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $23.89 $47.77
premium $4.53 $25.65 $51.30
diesel $5.61 $31.75 $63.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 43.1 0 $15.10 $6.90
Efficient EV 36 0 $12.58 $5.75
EV Truck/SUV 57.5 0 $20.13 $9.20

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (66% 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

Salt Lake City, UT

Late night in Salt Lake City on Friday

Local time

12:00 AM

MDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fillmore, UT

Late night in Fillmore on Friday

Local time

12:00 AM

MDT

Current temp

64°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

16 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 31m 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 Salt Lake City, UT to Fillmore, UT covers 143.8 miles and takes about 2h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 300 South, State Street, 500 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71.9 miles from Salt Lake City, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.79 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Salt Lake City, UT to Fillmore, UT is easy. At 2h 31m 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 Salt Lake City, UT to Fillmore, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Salt Lake City, UT to Fillmore, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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