How far is Castle Dale, UT from Orem, UT?
The driving distance from Castle Dale, UT to Orem, UT is about 113.4 miles (182.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Carbon County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance T-storms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Castle Dale and Orem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Dale and Orem.
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Start on North Spartan Center Street
55 m · 13 sec · North Spartan Center Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
30.1 mi · 43 min · East Main Street
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Take the ramp left
2250 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
29.7 mi · 36 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on State Street
1.1 km · 58 sec · State Street
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
33.2 mi · 40 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on East US-6
3.6 mi · 5 min · East US-6
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
1158 ft · 18 sec · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
1633 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
12.5 mi · 13 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Orem, Center Street
1221 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right
137 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto West Center Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Center Street
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Continue on East Center Street
68 m · 8 sec · East Center Street
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Turn right
53 m · 13 sec
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Turn sharp right onto State Street
41 m · 8 sec · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Castle Dale and Orem.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
33.2 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Castle Dale and Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance T-storms near Orem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Castle Dale to Orem?
The road trip is about 113.4 miles (182.5 km) and usually takes 02h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Scofield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.4 miles from Castle Dale and 57 miles from Orem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.57 one way or $31.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Castle Dale and Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance T-storms near Orem.
Stop Ideas Near Scofield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Scofield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Castle Dale and Orem. Straight-line distance: 83.08 mi (133.71 km).
#1 Castle Dale
City in Emery County, Utah, United States
| Population | 1,511 |
| Coordinates | 39.2121900, -111.0196100 |
| Altitude | 1730 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orem
The second most populous city in Utah County, Utah.
| Population | 98,970 |
| Coordinates | 40.2969000, -111.6946500 |
| Altitude | 1455 |
| Country | United States |
End: South State Street (-111.694787, 40.296865)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 183 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $15.57 | $31.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $16.92 | $33.85 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $18.20 | $36.39 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $21.65 | $43.30 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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