This 178.8-mile drive from Fillmore, UT to Ogden, UT will take you approximately 3 hours and 7 minutes. Designed as a 1-day trip, it's a local road experience with a projected fuel cost of $28. You'll navigate primarily along Veterans Memorial Highway and North Main Street, with a portion on Wall Avenue. Given the relatively short duration and the nature of the route, it's well-suited for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stop. This journey stays within the Mountain West region, offering a consistent regional feel throughout.
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
89.4 miles from Fillmore, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 33m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
174.5 mi
2h 59m
North Main Street
1.5 mi
2m
Wall Avenue
1 mi
1m
31st Street
0.7 mi
1m
24th Street
0.3 mi
<1m
East Center Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 174.5 mi, about 2h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fillmore, UT and Ogden, UT.
1
Start on East Center Street
40 ft·3 sec·East Center Street
2
Turn right onto I 15 Bus; SR 99
1.5 mi·2 min·North Main Street
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·57 sec
Toward I 15 North
4
Merge onto I 15
157 mi·2 hr 40 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
18 mi·18 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi·50 sec
Exit 341Toward SR 79: 31st StreetUse the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto SR 79
0.7 mi·1 min·31st Street
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto SR 204
1.0 mi·1 min·Wall Avenue
9
Turn right onto 24th Street
0.3 mi·29 sec·24th Street
10
Arrive at destination
SR 53
Trip Plan
With a 3-hour duration, this route is easily manageable in a single day. Consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight hours and allow for flexibility. You'll want to be mindful of the suggested 1 stop, ensuring it's well-placed for a break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch of 174.5 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway means you'll want to start with a full tank. The $28 fuel cost is an estimate, so adjust based on current prices.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 89.4 miles from Fillmore, UT, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 174.5 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 39 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.4 miles or 1h 33m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ogden, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fillmore, 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 Fillmore, UT
This is one driving day of about 178.8 miles and 3h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Fillmore, 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.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 174.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 176.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|I 15 Bus; SR 99 / North Main Street
Turn right onto I 15 Bus; SR 99 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.9 mi into trip|~3m 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.
6
158.8 mi into trip|~2h 43m 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
176.5 mi into trip|~3h 2m in
Take the exit toward SR 79: 31st Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 341
Toward SR 79: 31st Street
4
176.9 mi into trip|~3h 3m in|SR 79 / 31st Street
Turn right onto SR 79 / 31st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.33 one way
$56.67 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg63 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$29.70
$59.40
premium
$4.53
$31.90
$63.79
diesel
$5.61
$39.48
$78.95
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
53.6
0
$18.77
$8.58
Efficient EV
44.7
0
$15.65
$7.15
EV Truck/SUV
71.5
0
$25.03
$11.44
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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 20, 2026
Origin
Fillmore, UT
Late night
in Fillmore on Tuesday
Local time
4:08 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Ogden, UT
Late night
in Ogden on Tuesday
Local time
4:08 AM
MDT
Current temp
60°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
3 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
3h 7m 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.
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
~17 min detour
$12
near mile 111
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch measures 174.5 miles, primarily on Veterans Memorial Highway. This means you'll be engaged with the road, encountering more frequent turns and changes in speed as you move through towns and local areas rather than cruising on a high-speed interstate. The character of the drive shifts as you progress, moving from one distinct local stretch to another.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 174.5 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 early in the drive near I 15 Bus; SR 99 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 7m 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: near the start (I 15 Bus; SR 99 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 158.8 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 174.5 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 15 Bus; SR 99 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 158.8 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Ogden, UT, but most travelers stay overnight.
