How far is Orem, UT from Bountiful, UT?

The driving distance from Orem, UT to Bountiful, UT is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.67 mi
00h 56m
Flight
42.09 mi
67.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.09 mi
Kilometers
67.73 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.67 mi
Kilometers
78.32 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bountiful
Wed, Apr 22, 10:18 PM MDT
Return by in Orem
Wed, Apr 22, 11:14 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orem
2026-04-22T21:21
Arrive Bountiful
Wed, Apr 22, 10:18 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orem
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
South Jordan
UT

The third most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

From Orem
24.4 mi
00h 28m
To Bountiful
24.3 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Canyon Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Canyon Parkway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

    1778 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    44.5 mi · 48 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 68: 500 South

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Bountiful

    58 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto 500 South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 500 South

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1851 ft · 47 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Center Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Center Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orem and Bountiful.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
44.5 mi · 92%
Canyon Parkway
1.22 mi · 3%
State Street
1.1 mi · 2%
500 South
0.78 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.35 mi · 1%
SR 68
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

44.5 mi · 00h 48m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
42.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Jordan
00h 28m from Orem
Leave By
4:38 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Orem and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bountiful.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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 Jordan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Orem and 24.3 miles from Bountiful.

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

The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:38 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.70 one way or $13.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Orem and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bountiful.

Stop Ideas Near South Jordan

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

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

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

22 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

22 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

44 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

73 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orem and Bountiful. Straight-line distance: 42.09 mi (67.73 km).

Orem

#1 Orem

The second most populous city in Utah County, Utah.

Population98,970
Coordinates40.2969000, -111.6946500
Altitude1455
CountryUnited States
Bountiful

#2 Bountiful

A city in Davis County, Utah.

Population43,921
Coordinates40.8893900, -111.8807700
Altitude1333
CountryUnited States
Start: Orem (-111.69465, 40.2969)
End: Bountiful (-111.88077, 40.88939)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.72 gal
6.5 L · about $6.70
Round trip
$13.39
3.44 gal · 13 L
Estimated CO2
15.3 kg one way
Round trip: 30.6 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.70 $13.39
Mid-grade $4.23 $7.28 $14.55
Premium $4.55 $7.82 $15.65
Diesel $5.41 $9.31 $18.62

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Orem and Bountiful. The current time is 21:21:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.