How far is Genola, UT from Orem, UT?

The driving distance from Genola, UT to Orem, UT is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.12 mi
00h 38m
Flight
22.2 mi
35.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.2 mi
Kilometers
35.73 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.12 mi
Kilometers
53.3 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orem
Tue, May 12, 7:25 PM MDT
Return by in Genola
Tue, May 12, 8:04 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Genola
2026-05-12T18:46
Arrive Orem
Tue, May 12, 7:25 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Genola
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Spanish Fork
UT

A city in Utah County, Utah.

From Genola
16.3 mi
00h 19m
To Orem
16.7 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
96°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SSW
Destination
96°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.6 km · 4 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 800 South

    1927 ft · 1 min · 800 South

  3. 3

    Turn right

    986 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 15 North, US 6 East: Salt Lake City

    1545 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    25.3 mi · 26 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Orem, Center Street

    1221 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    137 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto West Center Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Center Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East Center Street

    68 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right onto State Street

    41 m · 8 sec · State Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Genola and Orem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
25.6 mi · 77%
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
2.4 mi · 7%
West Center Street
1.54 mi · 5%
Main Street
1.29 mi · 4%
South Main Street
0.98 mi · 3%
800 South
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

25.3 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
22.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spanish Fork
00h 19m from Genola
Leave By
7:12 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Genola and Sunny near Orem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Spanish Fork is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Genola and 16.7 miles from Orem.

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

The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.55 one way or $9.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Genola and Sunny near Orem.

Stop Ideas Near Spanish Fork

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

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

RAIL

Provo

12 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

75 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

75 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Helper

83 mi away
1 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Genola and Orem. Straight-line distance: 22.2 mi (35.73 km).

Genola

#1 Genola

Town in Utah County, Utah, United States

Population1,597
Coordinates39.9963400, -111.8432700
Altitude1402
CountryUnited States
Orem

#2 Orem

The second most populous city in Utah County, Utah.

Population98,970
Coordinates40.2969000, -111.6946500
Altitude1455
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-111.843266, 39.99634)
End: South State Street (-111.694787, 40.296865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.42 L · about $4.55
Round trip
$9.11
2.34 gal · 8.84 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.55 $9.11
Mid-grade $4.23 $4.95 $9.90
Premium $4.55 $5.32 $10.64
Diesel $5.41 $6.33 $12.66

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Genola and Orem. The current time is 18:46:43.

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.