How far is Mountain Green, UT from Orem, UT?
The driving distance from Mountain Green, UT to Orem, UT is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mountain Green and Orem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountain Green and Orem.
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Start on Old Highway Road
2 mi · 4 min · Old Highway Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 84 West: Ogden
1516 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 89 South: Salt Lake City
1436 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
33.2 mi · 36 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 Mountain Green 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
Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
33.2 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Mountain Green and Sunny near Orem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mountain Green to Orem?
The road trip is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km) and usually takes 01h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Salt Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Mountain Green and 37 miles from Orem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.51 one way or $25.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mountain Green and Sunny near Orem.
Stop Ideas Near South Salt Lake
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 South Salt Lake.
Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub
Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub
Ogden, Utah
Provo
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Green and Orem. Straight-line distance: 58.68 mi (94.44 km).
#1 Mountain Green
Situated at an elevation of approximately 4879 feet in Morgan County, Utah, this census-designated place lies within a valley of the Wasatch Back along the Weber River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.1430000, -111.7916000 |
| Altitude | 1487 |
| 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: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $4.83 | $12.51 | $25.02 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $13.27 | $26.54 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $13.88 | $27.75 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $16.27 | $32.53 |
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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