How far is Canyon Rim, UT from Orem, UT?

The driving distance from Canyon Rim, UT to Orem, UT is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.41 mi
00h 44m
Flight
29.09 mi
46.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.09 mi
Kilometers
46.81 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.41 mi
Kilometers
66.65 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orem
Sun, Apr 19, 12:15 AM MDT
Return by in Canyon Rim
Sun, Apr 19, 12:59 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canyon Rim
2026-04-18T23:31
Arrive Orem
Sun, Apr 19, 12:15 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Canyon Rim
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Draper
UT

The most populous city in Utah County, Utah.

From Canyon Rim
20.3 mi
00h 22m
To Orem
21.1 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Canyon Rim and Orem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Canyon Rim and Orem.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    88 m · 26 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fisher Lane

    627 ft · 32 sec · Fisher Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 2300 East

    1773 ft · 44 sec · 2300 East

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    30 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West

    1356 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West Valley

    2412 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West Valley

    898 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 15 South: Las Vegas

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    32.3 mi · 35 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 52: 800 North

    1089 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance

    781 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Canyon Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Canyon Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · State Street

  15. 15

    Turn uturn onto State Street

    120 m · 8 sec · State Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Canyon Rim and Orem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
32.3 mi · 78%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
3.46 mi · 8%
Canyon Parkway
1.27 mi · 3%
State Street
1.25 mi · 3%
I 15 South
1.25 mi · 3%
2300 East
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

32.3 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
29.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Draper
00h 22m from Canyon Rim
Leave By
7:02 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Canyon Rim and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Orem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Canyon Rim to Orem?

The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Draper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Canyon Rim and 21.1 miles from Orem.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.68 one way or $11.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Canyon Rim and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Orem.

Stop Ideas Near Draper

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Draper, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Draper.

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

27 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

27 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

37 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

78 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canyon Rim and Orem. Straight-line distance: 29.09 mi (46.81 km).

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#1 Canyon Rim

Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

Population10,062
Coordinates40.7066100, -111.8218800
Altitude1407
CountryUnited States
Orem

#2 Orem

The second most populous city in Utah County, Utah.

Population98,970
Coordinates40.2969000, -111.6946500
Altitude1455
CountryUnited States
Start: (-111.82188, 40.706608)
End: South State Street (-111.694787, 40.296865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.53 L · about $5.68
Round trip
$11.37
2.92 gal · 11.06 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.68 $11.37
Mid-grade $4.23 $6.18 $12.35
Premium $4.55 $6.64 $13.28
Diesel $5.41 $7.90 $15.80

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Utah · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Canyon Rim and Orem. The current time is 23:31:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.