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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Salt Lake and Utah counties in Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on 9050 West
71 m · 13 sec · 9050 West
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Turn left onto 3100 South
1.3 km · 2 min · 3100 South
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Turn right onto 8400 West
1.5 mi · 3 min · 8400 West
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Continue on Highway 111
3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 111
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Turn left onto 6200 South
1.2 km · 1 min · 6200 South
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Turn right onto Mountain View Corridor
14.2 mi · 19 min · Mountain View Corridor
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Turn left onto Porter Rockwell Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Porter Rockwell Boulevard
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Turn right onto Redwood Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Redwood Road
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Turn left onto West 2100 North
2.7 mi · 4 min · West 2100 North
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Take the exit slight left toward I 15: Las Vegas
1996 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
10.1 mi · 11 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 Highland and Orem.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bluffdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highland and Orem. Straight-line distance: 35.52 mi (57.17 km).
#1 Highland
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 19,241 |
| Coordinates | 40.7043900, -112.1068900 |
| Altitude | 1327 |
| 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: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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