How far is Lehi, UT from Orem, UT?

The driving distance from Lehi, UT to Orem, UT is about 12.4 miles (20 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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
12.41 mi
00h 18m
Flight
10.51 mi
16.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.51 mi
Kilometers
16.91 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.41 mi
Kilometers
19.98 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orem
Tue, May 12, 5:12 PM MDT
Return by in Lehi
Tue, May 12, 5:31 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lehi
2026-05-12T16:54
Arrive Orem
Tue, May 12, 5:12 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lehi
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
Pleasant Grove
UT

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

From Lehi
5.8 mi
00h 09m
To Orem
6.6 mi
00h 09m

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
2 to 6 mph SSE
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 Lehi and Orem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 100 West

    31 m · 10 sec · 100 West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 300 North

    131 m · 21 sec · West 300 North

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1269 ft · 42 sec · Center Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

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

    1462 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.5 mi · 8 min · 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 Lehi 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
96.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
7.47 mi · 60%
Canyon Parkway
1.27 mi · 10%
State Street
1.25 mi · 10%
Main Street
0.76 mi · 6%
I 15 South
0.28 mi · 2%
Center Street
0.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

7.47 mi · 00h 08m

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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
10.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Grove
00h 09m from Lehi
Leave By
7:54 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lehi and Sunny near Orem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.4 miles (20 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Pleasant Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Lehi and 6.6 miles from Orem.

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

The direct path is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:54 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.71 one way or $3.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Grove

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

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

RAIL

Provo

17 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

46 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

47 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

97 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lehi and Orem. Straight-line distance: 10.51 mi (16.91 km).

Lehi

#1 Lehi

The most populous city in Utah County, Utah.

Population73,383
Coordinates40.3916200, -111.8507700
Altitude1391
CountryUnited States
Orem

#2 Orem

The second most populous city in Utah County, Utah.

Population98,970
Coordinates40.2969000, -111.6946500
Altitude1455
CountryUnited States
Start: North 100 West (-111.850879, 40.391617)
End: South State Street (-111.694787, 40.296865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.66 L · about $1.71
Round trip
$3.43
0.88 gal · 3.32 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.71 $3.43
Mid-grade $4.23 $1.86 $3.72
Premium $4.55 $2.00 $4.00
Diesel $5.41 $2.38 $4.76

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Lehi and Orem. The current time is 16:54:39.

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.