How far is Fountain Green, UT from Orem, UT?

The driving distance from Fountain Green, UT to Orem, UT is about 60.9 miles (98 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
60.91 mi
01h 00m
Flight
46.19 mi
74.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.19 mi
Kilometers
74.33 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.91 mi
Kilometers
98.02 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orem
Sat, Apr 18, 3:27 PM MDT
Return by in Fountain Green
Sat, Apr 18, 4:28 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fountain Green
2026-04-18T14:27
Arrive Orem
Sat, Apr 18, 3:27 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fountain Green
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
Rocky Ridge
UT

Town in Juab County, Utah, United States

From Fountain Green
30.1 mi
00h 30m
To Orem
30.8 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fountain Green and Orem.

  1. 1

    Start on 100 North

    64 m · 14 sec · 100 North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Street

    13.1 mi · 18 min · State Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 15 North

    1735 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    44.8 mi · 45 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Orem, Center Street

    1221 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    137 m · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto West Center Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Center Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East Center Street

    68 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Turn sharp right onto State Street

    41 m · 8 sec · State Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fountain Green 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
45.2 mi · 74%
State Street
13.2 mi · 22%
West Center Street
1.54 mi · 3%
I 15 North
0.33 mi · 1%
East Center Street
0.04 mi
100 North
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
46.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocky Ridge
00h 30m from Fountain Green
Leave By
4:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fountain Green and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Orem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fountain Green to Orem?

The road trip is about 60.9 miles (98 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Rocky Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Fountain Green and 30.8 miles from Orem.

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

The direct path is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 4:30 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.37 one way or $16.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fountain Green and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Orem.

Stop Ideas Near Rocky Ridge

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

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

RAIL

Provo

36 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Helper

87 mi away
1 Depot Street
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

93 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

93 mi away
300 South 600 West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fountain Green and Orem. Straight-line distance: 46.19 mi (74.33 km).

Fountain Green

#1 Fountain Green

City in Sanpete County, Utah, United States

Population1,182
Coordinates39.6299600, -111.6352000
Altitude1798
CountryUnited States
Orem

#2 Orem

The second most populous city in Utah County, Utah.

Population98,970
Coordinates40.2969000, -111.6946500
Altitude1455
CountryUnited States
Start: West 100 North Street (-111.635201, 39.629774)
End: South State Street (-111.694787, 40.296865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.14 L · about $8.37
Round trip
$16.74
4.3 gal · 16.28 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.37 $16.74
Mid-grade $4.23 $9.10 $18.19
Premium $4.55 $9.78 $19.56
Diesel $5.41 $11.64 $23.27

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fountain Green and Orem. The current time is 14:27:37.

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.