How far is Mount Olympus, UT from Orem, UT?
The driving distance from Mount Olympus, UT to Orem, UT is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
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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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Olympus and Orem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Olympus and Orem.
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Start on Lois Lane
690 ft · 35 sec · Lois Lane
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Turn left onto Hale Drive
67 m · 12 sec · Hale Drive
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Turn right onto Lois Lane
104 m · 16 sec · Lois Lane
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Turn right onto Jupiter Drive
2048 ft · 59 sec · Jupiter Drive
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Continue on 3900 South
570 ft · 22 sec · 3900 South
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Take the ramp left toward I 215 South: Cottonwood, Canyons
2241 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Route
7.9 mi · 8 min · Belt Route
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15: Salt Lake City, Las Vegas
1272 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 15 South: Las Vegas
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
26.6 mi · 29 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 Mount Olympus and Orem.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
26.6 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Olympus and Showers And Thunderstorms near Orem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Olympus to Orem?
The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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 19.8 miles from Mount Olympus and 20.6 miles from Orem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 7:00 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.57 one way or $11.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Olympus and Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Mount Olympus and Orem. Straight-line distance: 27.3 mi (43.93 km).
#1 Mount Olympus
Neighborhood in Millcreek, Utah, United States, that was fomerly a census-designated place
| Population | 6,748 |
| Coordinates | 40.6855000, -111.7885400 |
| Altitude | 1560 |
| 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: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.57 | $11.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $6.51 | $13.01 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $7.74 | $15.48 |
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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