How far is Hardy, UT from Orem, UT?

The driving distance from Hardy, UT to Orem, UT is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.7 miles (6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.5 mi
00h 11m
Flight
3.7 mi
5.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.7 mi
Kilometers
5.96 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.5 mi
Kilometers
8.85 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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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 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orem
Wed, Apr 15, 4:26 AM MDT
Return by in Hardy
Wed, Apr 15, 4:37 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hardy
2026-04-15T04:15
Arrive Orem
Wed, Apr 15, 4:26 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM MDT

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

Leave by
8:08 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hardy
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Vineyard
UT

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

From Hardy
2.4 mi
00h 05m
To Orem
3.1 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S
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 Hardy and Orem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    60 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Center Street

    38 m · 14 sec · Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Geneva Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Geneva Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 1600 North

    708 ft · 14 sec · 1600 North

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 South: Las Vegas

    2489 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    2293 ft · 28 sec · 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 Hardy 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
218.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Canyon Parkway
1.27 mi · 23%
State Street
1.25 mi · 23%
Geneva Road
0.82 mi · 15%
I 15 South
0.47 mi · 9%
Veterans Memorial Highway
0.43 mi · 8%
SR 52
0.21 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Canyon Parkway

Continue on Canyon Parkway

1.27 mi · 00h 02m

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 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
3.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vineyard
00h 05m from Hardy
Leave By
8:08 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hardy 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 Hardy to Orem?

The road trip is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?

Vineyard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.4 miles from Hardy and 3.1 miles from Orem.

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

The direct path is about 3.7 miles (6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 8:08 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.74 one way or $1.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vineyard

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

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

RAIL

Provo

11 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

53 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

54 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Helper

102 mi away
1 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hardy and Orem. Straight-line distance: 3.7 mi (5.96 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Hardy

Hardy is a place in Utah, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.3385600, -111.7388200
Altitude1384
CountryUnited States
Orem

#2 Orem

The second most populous city in Utah County, Utah.

Population98,970
Coordinates40.2969000, -111.6946500
Altitude1455
CountryUnited States
Start: (-111.739258, 40.338469)
End: South State Street (-111.694787, 40.296865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.19 gal
0.73 L · about $0.74
Round trip
$1.48
0.38 gal · 1.46 L
Estimated CO2
1.7 kg one way
Round trip: 3.4 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $0.74 $1.48
Mid-grade $4.23 $0.80 $1.61
Premium $4.55 $0.86 $1.73
Diesel $5.41 $1.03 $2.06

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hardy and Orem. The current time is 04:15:20.

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.