How far is Orem, UT from Benson, UT?
The driving distance from Orem, UT to Benson, UT is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
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.
The most populous city in Davis County, Utah.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orem and Benson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orem and Benson.
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Start on State Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Street
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Turn left onto Canyon Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Canyon Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
1778 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
51.8 mi · 56 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
37.9 mi · 39 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 91
899 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto 1100 South
4.5 mi · 6 min · 1100 South
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Continue straight
18.9 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto 1000 West
5.6 mi · 8 min · 1000 West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Airport Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Airport Road
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Continue on 3400 North
1.2 km · 1 min · 3400 North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 3000 West
1307 ft · 32 sec · 3000 West
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Continue on 3200 North
2785 ft · 1 min · 3200 North
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Turn right onto 3000 North
1 mi · 2 min · 3000 North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3000 North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orem and Benson.
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
51.8 mi · 00h 56m
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 Orem and Sunny near Benson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orem to Benson?
The road trip is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Layton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.2 miles from Orem and 63.3 miles from Benson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.54 one way or $43.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Orem and Sunny near Benson.
Stop Ideas Near Layton
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 Layton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orem and Benson. Straight-line distance: 103.71 mi (166.91 km).
#1 Orem
The second most populous city in Utah County, Utah.
| Population | 98,970 |
| Coordinates | 40.2969000, -111.6946500 |
| Altitude | 1455 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Benson
Situated in northern Utah's Cache Valley at an elevation of 4,429 feet, this unincorporated community lies west of the city of Logan in Cache County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7874300, -111.9302200 |
| Altitude | 1350 |
| Country | United States |
End: Benson (-111.93022, 41.78743)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $21.54 | $43.08 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $22.85 | $45.70 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $23.90 | $47.79 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $28.01 | $56.02 |
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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