How far is Mapleton, UT from Orem, UT?
The driving distance from Mapleton, UT to Orem, UT is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (21 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Utah.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mapleton and Orem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mapleton and Orem.
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Start on Maple Street
1 mi · 2 min · Maple Street
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Turn right onto 1600 West
2684 ft · 46 sec · 1600 West
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Continue on State Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on Main Street
2460 ft · 60 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 400 South
1.8 mi · 3 min · 400 South
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake
1959 ft · 50 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 Orem, Center Street
1221 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right
137 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto West Center Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Center Street
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Continue on East Center Street
68 m · 8 sec · East Center Street
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Turn right
53 m · 13 sec
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Turn sharp right onto State Street
41 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 Mapleton 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
10.1 mi · 00h 11m
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 Mapleton and Sunny near Orem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mapleton to Orem?
The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Provo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Mapleton and 9.3 miles from Orem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (21 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:40 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mapleton and Sunny near Orem.
Stop Ideas Near Provo
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 Provo.
Provo
Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub
Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mapleton and Orem. Straight-line distance: 13.04 mi (20.99 km).
#1 Mapleton
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 11,139 |
| Coordinates | 40.1302300, -111.5785300 |
| Altitude | 1442 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $2.91 | $5.82 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $3.46 | $6.93 |
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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