How far is Farmington, UT from Orem, UT?

The driving distance from Farmington, UT to Orem, UT is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.51 mi
00h 53m
Flight
48.3 mi
77.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.3 mi
Kilometers
77.73 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.51 mi
Kilometers
89.33 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orem
Fri, Apr 17, 3:58 AM MDT
Return by in Farmington
Fri, Apr 17, 4:52 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington
2026-04-17T03:04
Arrive Orem
Fri, Apr 17, 3:58 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:42 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmington
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Midvale
UT

City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

From Farmington
27.4 mi
00h 26m
To Orem
28.1 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Friday

Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WNW
Destination
46°F
Friday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Farmington and Orem.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    1230 ft · 39 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 200 West

    2574 ft · 52 sec · 200 West

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 15 South

    1.1 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    9 mi · 10 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    33.2 mi · 36 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 52: 800 North

    1089 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

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

    781 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Canyon Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Canyon Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · State Street

  11. 11

    Turn uturn onto State Street

    120 m · 8 sec · State Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington 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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
50.4 mi · 91%
State Street
1.48 mi · 3%
Canyon Parkway
1.27 mi · 2%
I 15 South
0.69 mi · 1%
200 West
0.49 mi · 1%
SR 52
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

33.2 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
48.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midvale
00h 26m from Farmington
Leave By
4:42 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Snow Showers Likely leaving Farmington and Chance Snow Showers near Orem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Farmington to Orem?

The road trip is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Midvale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.4 miles from Farmington and 28.1 miles from Orem.

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

The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:42 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.63 one way or $15.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Snow Showers Likely around Farmington and Chance Snow Showers near Orem.

Stop Ideas Near Midvale

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Midvale, 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 Midvale.

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

17 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

17 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

47 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

68 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington and Orem. Straight-line distance: 48.3 mi (77.73 km).

Farmington

#1 Farmington

City in and county seat of Davis County, Utah, United States

Population25,387
Coordinates40.9805000, -111.8874400
Altitude1312
CountryUnited States
Orem

#2 Orem

The second most populous city in Utah County, Utah.

Population98,970
Coordinates40.2969000, -111.6946500
Altitude1455
CountryUnited States
Start: East State Street (-111.887413, 40.980521)
End: South State Street (-111.694787, 40.296865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.41 L · about $7.63
Round trip
$15.26
3.92 gal · 14.82 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.63 $15.26
Mid-grade $4.23 $8.29 $16.59
Premium $4.55 $8.92 $17.83
Diesel $5.41 $10.61 $21.22

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington and Orem. The current time is 03:04:53.

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.