How far is Elwood, UT from Orem, UT?
The driving distance from Elwood, UT to Orem, UT is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99 miles (159.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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 01h 44m.
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.
City in and county seat of Davis County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance T-storms
Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance T-storms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elwood and Orem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elwood and Orem.
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Start on West 10000 North
40 m · 11 sec · West 10000 North
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Turn left onto North 5200 West
1.4 km · 1 min · North 5200 West
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Take the ramp left toward I 15 South, I 84 East: Ogden, Salt Lake City
1957 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
35.2 mi · 35 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
27.4 mi · 29 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
33.2 mi · 36 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 52: 800 North
1089 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance
781 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on Canyon Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Canyon Parkway
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Turn right onto State Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · State Street
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Turn uturn onto State Street
120 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 Elwood 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.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
35.2 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Slight Chance T-storms leaving Elwood 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 Elwood to Orem?
The road trip is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.1 miles from Elwood and 55 miles from Orem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99 miles (159.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 3:00 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.99 one way or $29.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance T-storms around Elwood and Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance T-storms near Orem.
Stop Ideas Near Farmington
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 Farmington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elwood and Orem. Straight-line distance: 99.06 mi (159.42 km).
#1 Elwood
Town in Box Eldert County, Utah, United States
| Population | 1,105 |
| Coordinates | 41.6904800, -112.1410600 |
| Altitude | 1310 |
| 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: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $14.99 | $29.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $16.29 | $32.58 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $17.51 | $35.03 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $20.84 | $41.67 |
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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