How far is Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT from Orem, UT?
The driving distance from Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT to Orem, UT is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Salt Lake and Utah counties in Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Little Cottonwood Creek Valley and Orem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Cottonwood Creek Valley and Orem.
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Start on Stream View Drive
108 m · 17 sec · Stream View Drive
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Turn left onto Willow Stream Drive
732 ft · 27 sec · Willow Stream Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Creek Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Creek Road
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Turn left onto Forbush Lane
628 ft · 19 sec · Forbush Lane
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Turn left onto Union Park Avenue
1249 ft · 27 sec · Union Park Avenue
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Continue on 1300 East
1.4 km · 1 min · 1300 East
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Turn right onto 8600 South
1.6 km · 2 min · 8600 South
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Turn left onto 700 East
2509 ft · 58 sec · 700 East
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Turn right onto 9000 South
1.5 mi · 3 min · 9000 South
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Take the ramp slight left
2227 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
23.3 mi · 25 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 Little Cottonwood Creek Valley 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.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
23.3 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Little Cottonwood Creek Valley and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Orem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Little Cottonwood Creek Valley to Orem?
The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Bluffdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Little Cottonwood Creek Valley and 17 miles from Orem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 7:06 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.55 one way or $9.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Little Cottonwood Creek Valley and Patchy Frost then 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
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Little Cottonwood Creek Valley and Orem. Straight-line distance: 22.39 mi (36.04 km).
#1 Little Cottonwood Creek Valley
Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
| Population | 8,285 |
| Coordinates | 40.6043900, -111.8293800 |
| Altitude | 1409 |
| 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: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.55 | $9.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $4.95 | $9.90 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $6.33 | $12.66 |
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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