How far is Ephraim, UT from Orem, UT?
The driving distance from Ephraim, UT to Orem, UT is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65 miles (104.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Juab County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ephraim and Orem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ephraim and Orem.
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Start on Center Street
72 m · 10 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
4.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Turn left
7.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Duck Springs Drive
20.8 mi · 28 min · Duck Springs Drive
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Take the ramp right toward I 15 North
1735 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
44.8 mi · 45 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 Ephraim 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
44.8 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ephraim and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Orem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ephraim to Orem?
The road trip is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Mona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.4 miles from Ephraim and 39.4 miles from Orem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65 miles (104.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 3:40 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.98 one way or $21.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ephraim and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Orem.
Stop Ideas Near Mona
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 Mona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ephraim and Orem. Straight-line distance: 65.01 mi (104.62 km).
#1 Ephraim
City in Sanpete County, Utah, United States
| Population | 7,385 |
| Coordinates | 39.3596800, -111.5863100 |
| Altitude | 1689 |
| 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: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $10.98 | $21.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $11.93 | $23.86 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $12.83 | $25.66 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $15.26 | $30.52 |
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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