How far is Francis, UT from Orem, UT?

The driving distance from Francis, UT to Orem, UT is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
40.08 mi
00h 48m
Flight
30.71 mi
49.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.71 mi
Kilometers
49.42 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.08 mi
Kilometers
64.5 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orem
Thu, Apr 16, 12:14 AM MDT
Return by in Francis
Thu, Apr 16, 1:02 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Francis
2026-04-15T23:26
Arrive Orem
Thu, Apr 16, 12:14 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Francis
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
Charleston
UT

Town in Wasatch County, Utah, United States

From Francis
19.9 mi
00h 24m
To Orem
20.2 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 18 mph SSW
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Village Way

    10.4 mi · 14 min · West Main Village Way

  2. 2

    Turn left

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2357 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Continue on North University Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North University Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 4800 North

    2671 ft · 1 min · 4800 North

  8. 8

    Continue on Center Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Center Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Street

    622 ft · 48 sec · State Street

  10. 10

    Turn uturn onto State Street

    120 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 Francis and Orem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Village Way
31.8 mi · 79%
Center Street
1.51 mi · 4%
North University Avenue
1.08 mi · 3%
4800 North
0.51 mi · 1%
State Street
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

West Main Village Way

Continue straight

17.4 mi · 00h 20m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
30.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charleston
00h 24m from Francis
Leave By
4:54 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Francis 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 Francis to Orem?

The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Charleston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Francis and 20.2 miles from Orem.

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

The direct path is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:54 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.49 one way or $10.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Francis and Mostly Sunny near Orem.

Stop Ideas Near Charleston

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

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

RAIL

Provo

31 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

49 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

50 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

94 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Francis and Orem. Straight-line distance: 30.71 mi (49.42 km).

Francis

#1 Francis

Town in Summit County, Utah, United States

Population1,611
Coordinates40.6105100, -111.2807400
Altitude2000
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 Main Village Way (-111.28074, 40.610526)
End: South State Street (-111.694787, 40.296865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.35 L · about $5.49
Round trip
$10.98
2.82 gal · 10.7 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.49 $10.98
Mid-grade $4.23 $5.97 $11.93
Premium $4.55 $6.41 $12.83
Diesel $5.41 $7.63 $15.26

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Francis and Orem. The current time is 23:26:34.

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.