Sandy Hills, UT to Fillmore, UT is 132.6 miles and takes about 2h 20m via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah, making it a straightforward local drive. Given its relatively short duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily be on local roads with minimal highway time. Consider this a practical, no-fuss journey connecting two points in Utah.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
66.3 miles from Sandy Hills, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 12m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 132.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This is a turn-heavy local drive with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets and county roads for the entire trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 125.3 miles, primarily on Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a varied driving experience as you transition between different local roads like 1300 East and 11400 South. This route emphasizes local road navigation over high-speed travel, so pay close attention to signage and potential turns.
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 125.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Silvercrest Drive.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 20m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Silvercrest Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (11400 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Silvercrest Drive
Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive
Navigation decision point
5
2.8 mi into trip|~5m in|11400 South
Turn right onto 11400 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5 mi into trip|~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 15 South
5
5.4 mi into trip|~10m in|I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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132.6 mi into trip|~2h 20m in|East Center Street
Turn left onto East Center Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
125.3 mi
2h 6m
1300 East
2.6 mi
4m
11400 South
2.2 mi
4m
North Main Street
1.5 mi
2m
Cedar Mount Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Silvercrest Drive
<0.1 mi
<1m
Sandy Hills Drive
<0.1 mi
<1m
East Center Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 125.3 mi, about 2h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Hills, UT and Fillmore, UT.
1
Start on Sandy Hills Drive
485 ft·22 sec·Sandy Hills Drive
2
Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive
516 ft·19 sec·Silvercrest Drive
3
Turn left onto 1300 East
2.6 mi·4 min·1300 East
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto 11400 South
2.2 mi·4 min·11400 South
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·56 sec
Toward I 15 SouthUse the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 15
125 mi·2 hr 6 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward I 15 Business, SR 99: Fillmore
8
Turn left onto I 15 Bus; SR 99
0.2 mi·21 sec·Cedar Mount Road
9
Continue on I 15 Bus; SR 99
1.5 mi·2 min·North Main Street
10
Turn left onto East Center Street
40 ft·1 sec·East Center Street
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
East Center Street
Trip Plan
With a total driving time of just over two hours, this route offers significant flexibility. You can easily depart in the morning and be at your destination by lunchtime, or even leave in the afternoon. Since there are no designated stops mentioned, plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps in one of the smaller communities along Veterans Memorial Highway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 125.3 miles, as services might be spaced out on local roads. The estimated fuel cost is $21, so budget accordingly.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 66.3 miles from Sandy Hills, UT, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 125.3 miles.
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 29 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.3 miles or 1h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 54m
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 Sandy Hills, 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 Sandy Hills, UT
This is one driving day of about 132.6 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Sandy Hills, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 125.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.3 mi from Sandy Hills, UT
· 1h 12m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
$12
near mile 22.9
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.8
0
$13.92
$6.36
Efficient EV
33.2
0
$11.60
$5.30
EV Truck/SUV
53
0
$18.56
$8.49
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Sandy Hills, UT
Late night
in Sandy Hills on Saturday
Local time
5:17 AM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fillmore, UT
Late night
in Fillmore on Saturday
Local time
5:17 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
20 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 20m 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 Sandy Hills, UT to Fillmore, UT covers 132.6 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, 1300 East, 11400 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.3 miles from Sandy Hills, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.01 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 straightforward 2h 20m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Silvercrest Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (11400 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sandy Hills, UT to Fillmore, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
