If you are planning a trip from Sandy to Fillmore, expect a straightforward journey covering 131.8 miles. You should budget approximately 2 hours and 17 minutes of travel time, making this an ideal one-day excursion that doesn't require an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $21 on fuel for the trip. Navigating the route involves a mix of local roads like 9000 South and North Main Street, alongside the Veterans Memorial Highway. Because the entire route remains within the Mountain West region of Utah, you will experience a consistent high-desert atmosphere throughout your drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
65.9 miles from Sandy, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 8m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
128.3 mi
2h 9m
North Main Street
1.5 mi
2m
9000 South
0.5 mi
<1m
8800 South
0.4 mi
1m
State Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Cedar Mount Road
0.2 mi
<1m
East Center Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 128.3 mi, about 2h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy, UT and Fillmore, UT.
1
Start on 8800 South
0.4 mi·1 min·8800 South
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 89
0.2 mi·26 sec·State Street
3
Turn right onto SR 209
0.5 mi·58 sec·9000 South
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·56 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 15
128 mi·2 hr 9 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward I 15 Business, SR 99: Fillmore
7
Turn left onto I 15 Bus; SR 99
0.2 mi·21 sec·Cedar Mount Road
8
Continue on I 15 Bus; SR 99
1.5 mi·2 min·North Main Street
9
Turn left onto East Center Street
40 ft·1 sec·East Center Street
Use the left lane.
10
Arrive at destination
East Center Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule, though leaving early helps avoid potential congestion on local segments. You won't need to plan for any mandatory stops, as the 2-hour and 17-minute duration is easily manageable in one go. Keep your $21 fuel budget handy and ensure your tank is topped off before leaving Sandy, as local stretches can be more fuel-intensive than straight highway driving. A helpful tip for this specific route is to stay alert for the transition between Veterans Memorial Highway and the various local streets, as the lack of highway-exclusive driving means you will encounter more turn-heavy sections than a standard interstate route.
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 65.9 miles from Sandy, UT, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 128.3 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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.9 miles or 1h 8m 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 51m
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, 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, UT
This is one driving day of about 131.8 miles and 2h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Sandy, 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 128.3 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 131.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|US 89 / State Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 89 / State Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|SR 209 / 9000 South
Turn right onto SR 209 / 9000 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.5 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.
5
129.8 mi into trip|~2h 13m 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
131.8 mi into trip|~2h 17m in|East Center Street
Turn left onto East Center Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.89 one way
$41.77 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg46 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$21.89
$43.78
premium
$4.53
$23.51
$47.02
diesel
$5.61
$29.10
$58.20
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.5
0
$13.84
$6.33
Efficient EV
33
0
$11.53
$5.27
EV Truck/SUV
52.7
0
$18.45
$8.44
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Sandy, UT
Late night
in Sandy on Tuesday
Local time
2:45 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fillmore, UT
Late night
in Fillmore on Tuesday
Local time
2:45 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 17m 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
~18 min detour
$12
near mile 18.2
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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While you will spend a significant portion of your time on the Veterans Memorial Highway, which accounts for a 128.3-mile stretch, the road requires frequent navigation changes. Since the highway share is 0%, the experience is defined by varying road conditions rather than high-speed, limited-access transit. As you progress through the 131.8-mile distance, you will find that the road transitions from suburban-style local streets to more open, winding segments. It is a practical drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel.
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: 128.3 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 around 0.4 miles in near US 89 / State Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sandy, UT to Fillmore, UT is easy. At 2h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 89 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 209 / 9000 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 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 128.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 0.4 miles (US 89 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 209 / 9000 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 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.
