How far is East Millcreek, UT from Orem, UT?

The driving distance from East Millcreek, UT to Orem, UT is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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
41.84 mi
00h 45m
Flight
28.5 mi
45.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.5 mi
Kilometers
45.87 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.84 mi
Kilometers
67.34 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orem
Sun, Apr 19, 3:24 AM MDT
Return by in East Millcreek
Sun, Apr 19, 4:09 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Millcreek
2026-04-19T02:39
Arrive Orem
Sun, Apr 19, 3:24 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Millcreek
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 East Millcreek
20.6 mi
00h 22m
To Orem
21.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 mph SSE
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Millcreek and Orem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Millcreek and Orem.

  1. 1

    Start on 3300 South

    1242 ft · 34 sec · 3300 South

  2. 2

    Continue on 3300 South

    1.6 km · 2 min · 3300 South

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 215 South

    1978 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Belt Route

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Belt Route

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15: Salt Lake City, Las Vegas

    1272 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    26.6 mi · 29 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 52: 800 North

    1089 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

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

    781 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Canyon Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Canyon Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · State Street

  12. 12

    Turn uturn onto State Street

    120 m · 8 sec · State Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Millcreek 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
13 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
26.6 mi · 64%
Belt Route
8.88 mi · 21%
Canyon Parkway
1.27 mi · 3%
State Street
1.25 mi · 3%
3300 South
1.24 mi · 3%
I 15 South
0.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

26.6 mi · 00h 29m

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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Draper
00h 22m from East Millcreek
Leave By
7:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Millcreek and Mostly Sunny near Orem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Millcreek to Orem?

The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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 20.6 miles from East Millcreek and 21.3 miles from Orem.

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

The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 7:00 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Millcreek and Mostly 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 East Millcreek and Orem. Straight-line distance: 28.5 mi (45.87 km).

East Millcreek

#1 East Millcreek

Neighborhood in Millcreek, Utah, United States, that was fomerly a census-designated place

Population20,816
Coordinates40.6999500, -111.8104900
Altitude1455
CountryUnited States
Orem

#2 Orem

The second most populous city in Utah County, Utah.

Population98,970
Coordinates40.2969000, -111.6946500
Altitude1455
CountryUnited States
Start: 3300 South (-111.81049, 40.699897)
End: South State Street (-111.694787, 40.296865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
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
1.48 gal
5.59 L · about $5.76
Round trip
$11.52
2.96 gal · 11.18 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.76 $11.52
Mid-grade $4.23 $6.26 $12.52
Premium $4.55 $6.73 $13.47
Diesel $5.41 $8.01 $16.02

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 East Millcreek and Orem. The current time is 02:39:19.

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.