How far is Lindon, UT from Orem, UT?

The driving distance from Lindon, UT to Orem, UT is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.2 mi
00h 08m
Flight
3.49 mi
5.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.49 mi
Kilometers
5.61 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.2 mi
Kilometers
6.76 km
Drive Time
00h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orem
Tue, May 12, 5:38 PM MDT
Return by in Lindon
Tue, May 12, 5:47 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lindon
2026-05-12T17:29
Arrive Orem
Tue, May 12, 5:38 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:09 AM to 7:09 PM MDT

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

Leave by
8:12 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lindon
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
Vineyard
UT

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

From Lindon
1.9 mi
00h 04m
To Orem
2.3 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph S
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 Lindon and Orem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    81 m · 26 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Street

    3.6 mi · 7 min · State Street

  4. 4

    Turn uturn onto State Street

    120 m · 8 sec · State Street

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lindon 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
5 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
119 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Street
3.7 mi · 88%
Longest Stretch

State Street

Turn left onto State Street

3.62 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 08m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.7 mi
3.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vineyard
00h 04m from Lindon
Leave By
8:12 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lindon and Sunny near Orem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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 1.9 miles from Lindon and 2.3 miles from Orem.

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

The direct path is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 8:12 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.58 one way or $1.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lindon and 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 Lindon and Orem. Straight-line distance: 3.49 mi (5.61 km).

Lindon

#1 Lindon

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

Population11,462
Coordinates40.3432900, -111.7207600
Altitude1415
CountryUnited States
Orem

#2 Orem

The second most populous city in Utah County, Utah.

Population98,970
Coordinates40.2969000, -111.6946500
Altitude1455
CountryUnited States
Start: (-111.72076, 40.343321)
End: South State Street (-111.694787, 40.296865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 7 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.15 gal
0.56 L · about $0.58
Round trip
$1.17
0.3 gal · 1.12 L
Estimated CO2
1.3 kg one way
Round trip: 2.7 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $0.58 $1.17
Mid-grade $4.23 $0.63 $1.27
Premium $4.55 $0.68 $1.36
Diesel $5.41 $0.81 $1.62

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 Lindon and Orem. The current time is 17:29:22.

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.