How far is Oquirrh, UT from Orem, UT?

The driving distance from Oquirrh, UT to Orem, UT is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.68 mi
00h 47m
Flight
29.14 mi
46.9 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.14 mi
Kilometers
46.9 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.68 mi
Kilometers
62.25 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orem
Sun, Apr 19, 3:58 AM MDT
Return by in Oquirrh
Sun, Apr 19, 4:46 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oquirrh
2026-04-19T03:11
Arrive Orem
Sun, Apr 19, 3:58 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oquirrh
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Bluffdale
UT

City in Salt Lake and Utah counties in Utah, United States

From Oquirrh
17.8 mi
00h 23m
To Orem
20.9 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 mph SSE
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oquirrh and Orem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oquirrh Ridge Drive

    39 m · 12 sec · Oquirrh Ridge Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cedar Hill Road

    75 m · 13 sec · Cedar Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wakefield Way

    762 ft · 38 sec · Wakefield Way

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Laurel Canyon Drive

    2248 ft · 2 min · Laurel Canyon Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 6200 South

    2687 ft · 1 min · 6200 South

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Mountain View Corridor

    14.2 mi · 19 min · Mountain View Corridor

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Porter Rockwell Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Porter Rockwell Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Redwood Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Redwood Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West 2100 North

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West 2100 North

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 15: Las Vegas

    1996 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    10.1 mi · 11 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 52: 800 North

    1089 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance

    781 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Canyon Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Canyon Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · State Street

  16. 16

    Turn uturn onto State Street

    120 m · 8 sec · State Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oquirrh 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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mountain View Corridor
14.2 mi · 37%
Veterans Memorial Highway
10.1 mi · 26%
Redwood Road
3.61 mi · 9%
West 2100 North
2.66 mi · 7%
Canyon Parkway
1.27 mi · 3%
State Street
1.25 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Mountain View Corridor

Turn left onto Mountain View Corridor

14.2 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
29.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bluffdale
00h 23m from Oquirrh
Leave By
4:56 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oquirrh and Mostly Sunny near Orem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Bluffdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Oquirrh and 20.9 miles from Orem.

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

The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:56 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.33 one way or $10.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oquirrh and Mostly Sunny near Orem.

Stop Ideas Near Bluffdale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bluffdale, 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 Bluffdale.

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

30 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

31 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

38 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

81 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oquirrh and Orem. Straight-line distance: 29.14 mi (46.9 km).

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#1 Oquirrh

Former census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

Population11,668
Coordinates40.6305000, -112.0338300
Altitude1500
CountryUnited States
Orem

#2 Orem

The second most populous city in Utah County, Utah.

Population98,970
Coordinates40.2969000, -111.6946500
Altitude1455
CountryUnited States
Start: Oquirrh Ridge Drive (-112.03421, 40.630533)
End: South State Street (-111.694787, 40.296865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.17 L · about $5.33
Round trip
$10.67
2.74 gal · 10.34 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.33 $10.67
Mid-grade $4.23 $5.80 $11.59
Premium $4.55 $6.23 $12.46
Diesel $5.41 $7.41 $14.83

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Oquirrh and Orem. The current time is 03:11:31.

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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.