How far is Fruit Heights, UT from Orem, UT?
The driving distance from Fruit Heights, UT to Orem, UT is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.6 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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fruit Heights and Orem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fruit Heights and Orem.
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Start on South Mountain Road
1.2 km · 2 min · South Mountain Road
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Turn left onto East 400 North
123 m · 12 sec · East 400 North
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Take the ramp left toward US 89 South: Salt Lake City
1509 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right
11 mi · 12 min
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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 Fruit Heights 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
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fruit Heights and 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 Fruit Heights to Orem?
The road trip is about 59.4 miles (95.6 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?
Midvale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.9 miles from Fruit Heights and 29.5 miles from Orem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 $8.18 one way or $16.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fruit Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Orem.
Stop Ideas Near Midvale
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 Midvale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fruit Heights and Orem. Straight-line distance: 51.95 mi (83.61 km).
#1 Fruit Heights
City in Davis County, Utah, United States
| Population | 6,216 |
| Coordinates | 41.0321700, -111.9021600 |
| Altitude | 1432 |
| 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: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.18 | $16.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $8.89 | $17.77 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $9.55 | $19.11 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $11.37 | $22.73 |
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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