How far is Highland, UT from Orem, UT?

The driving distance from Highland, UT to Orem, UT is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
41.86 mi
00h 53m
Flight
35.52 mi
57.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.52 mi
Kilometers
57.17 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.86 mi
Kilometers
67.36 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orem
Sun, Apr 19, 4:24 AM MDT
Return by in Highland
Sun, Apr 19, 5:18 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highland
2026-04-19T03:31
Arrive Orem
Sun, Apr 19, 4:24 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Highland
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
Bluffdale
UT

City in Salt Lake and Utah counties in Utah, United States

From Highland
20.6 mi
00h 26m
To Orem
21.3 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 mph SSE
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 9050 West

    71 m · 13 sec · 9050 West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3100 South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 3100 South

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 8400 West

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 8400 West

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 111

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 111

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 6200 South

    1.2 km · 1 min · 6200 South

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Mountain View Corridor

    14.2 mi · 19 min · Mountain View Corridor

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Porter Rockwell Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Porter Rockwell Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Redwood Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Redwood Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West 2100 North

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West 2100 North

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 15: Las Vegas

    1996 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    10.1 mi · 11 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 52: 800 North

    1089 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance

    781 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Canyon Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Canyon Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · State Street

  16. 16

    Turn uturn onto State Street

    120 m · 8 sec · State Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Highland 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mountain View Corridor
14.2 mi · 34%
Veterans Memorial Highway
10.1 mi · 24%
Highway 111
3.61 mi · 9%
Redwood Road
3.61 mi · 9%
West 2100 North
2.66 mi · 6%
8400 West
1.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Mountain View Corridor

Turn right onto Mountain View Corridor

14.2 mi · 00h 19m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
35.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bluffdale
00h 26m from Highland
Leave By
4:44 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Highland 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 Highland to Orem?

The road trip is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Bluffdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Highland and 21.3 miles from Orem.

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

The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:44 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bluffdale

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

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

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

30 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

31 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

38 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

81 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Highland and Orem. Straight-line distance: 35.52 mi (57.17 km).

Highland

#1 Highland

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

Population19,241
Coordinates40.7043900, -112.1068900
Altitude1327
CountryUnited States
Orem

#2 Orem

The second most populous city in Utah County, Utah.

Population98,970
Coordinates40.2969000, -111.6946500
Altitude1455
CountryUnited States
Start: 9050 West (-112.107245, 40.704387)
End: South State Street (-111.694787, 40.296865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.59 L · about $5.76
Round trip
$11.52
2.96 gal · 11.18 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.76 $11.52
Mid-grade $4.23 $6.26 $12.52
Premium $4.55 $6.73 $13.47
Diesel $5.41 $8.01 $16.02

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Highland and Orem. The current time is 03:31:43.

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.