Traveling from Orem to Fillmore covers a 107.4-mile stretch through the heart of the Mountain West, typically taking about 1 hour and 51 minutes. Because this is a relatively short distance, it functions perfectly as a straightforward day trip, allowing you to reach your destination and return without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $17 for fuel to complete the journey. The route primarily utilizes Veterans Memorial Highway, West Center Street, and North Main Street to navigate between these two Utah cities. Since the drive is manageable in under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your schedule around your own pace. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection that gets you from the Orem area into the Fillmore region efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.7 miles from Orem, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 56m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
103.4 mi
1h 42m
West Center Street
1.6 mi
3m
North Main Street
1.5 mi
2m
Cedar Mount Road
0.2 mi
<1m
State Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
East Center Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 103.4 mi, about 1h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orem, UT and Fillmore, UT.
1
Start on US 89
88 ft·3 sec·State Street
2
Turn left onto West Center Street
1.6 mi·3 min·West Center Street
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I 15 South: Las VegasUse the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 15
103 mi·1 hr 42 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward I 15 Business, SR 99: Fillmore
6
Turn left onto I 15 Bus; SR 99
0.2 mi·21 sec·Cedar Mount Road
7
Continue on I 15 Bus; SR 99
1.5 mi·2 min·North Main Street
8
Turn left onto East Center Street
40 ft·1 sec·East Center Street
Use the left lane.
9
Arrive at destination
East Center Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 107.4-mile journey, consider departing early in the morning to beat local traffic patterns that might slow down your transit through the city streets. Since the trip is short, you do not need to plan for formal stops, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge to ensure you stay within your $17 budget. Because there are no mandatory stops scheduled, you have the freedom to pull over whenever you need a quick break or a stretch. One specific tip for this route is to monitor your speed closely as you transition between the long stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway and the local turn-heavy sections in the towns. Staying alert during these transitions will ensure a smooth and stress-free arrival in Fillmore.
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 53.7 miles from Orem, UT, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.4 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 24 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.7 miles or 56m 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 30m
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 Orem, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Orem, UT
This is one driving day of about 107.4 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Orem, 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 103.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 53.7 miles from Orem, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 103.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 107.4 — 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|West Center Street
Turn left onto West Center Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.7 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
5
2 mi into trip|~4m 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.
5
105.4 mi into trip|~1h 47m in
Take the exit toward I 15 Business, SR 99: Fillmore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 15 Business, SR 99: Fillmore
6
107.4 mi into trip|~1h 51m in|East Center Street
Turn left onto East Center Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.02 one way
$34.04 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$17.84
$35.68
premium
$4.53
$19.16
$38.32
diesel
$5.61
$23.71
$47.43
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.2
0
$11.28
$5.16
Efficient EV
26.9
0
$9.40
$4.30
EV Truck/SUV
43
0
$15.04
$6.87
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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 14, 2026
Origin
Orem, UT
Late night
in Orem on Tuesday
Local time
2:56 AM
MDT
Current temp
38°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
NNE 2 to 6 mph21% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued April 13 at 10:28PM MDT until April 15 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 13 at 10:26PM MDT until April 14 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Fillmore, UT
Late night
in Fillmore on Tuesday
Local time
2:56 AM
MDT
Current temp
35°F
Rain Showers
S 6 mph77% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued April 13 at 10:28PM MDT until April 15 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 13 at 10:26PM MDT until April 14 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
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
1h 51m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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...
10 mi from route
~25 min detour
$12
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 that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While the route involves zero highway percentage, you will spend the vast majority of your time—specifically 103.4 miles—on the Veterans Memorial Highway. This long, uninterrupted stretch defines the experience, requiring you to remain focused as you transition between local roads like West Center Street and North Main Street. You will feel the shift in the road's personality as you navigate these varied surface streets, which offer a different pace than a standard high-speed corridor. Be prepared for a driving experience that favors local connectivity over the steady, predictable rhythm of a major freeway.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 103.4 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Center Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Orem, UT to Fillmore, UT is easy. At 1h 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Center Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 103.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Center Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fillmore, UT before heading back.
