How far is Orem, UT from Canyon Rim, UT?
The driving distance from Orem, UT to Canyon Rim, UT is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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 00h 47m.
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 Utah County, Utah.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orem and Canyon Rim.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orem and Canyon Rim.
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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
32.3 mi · 35 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Cheyenne
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 2300 East, Holladay, Millcreek
1447 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right
27 m · 2 sec
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Turn slight right onto 2300 East
1775 ft · 48 sec · 2300 East
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Turn left onto Fisher Lane
627 ft · 29 sec · Fisher Lane
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Turn right
88 m · 21 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orem and Canyon Rim.
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
32.3 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Orem and Mostly Sunny near Canyon Rim.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orem to Canyon Rim?
The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.6 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?
Draper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Orem and 20.1 miles from Canyon Rim.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:54 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.53 one way or $11.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orem and Mostly Sunny near Canyon Rim.
Stop Ideas Near Draper
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 Draper.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orem and Canyon Rim. Straight-line distance: 29.09 mi (46.81 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 Canyon Rim
Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
| Population | 10,062 |
| Coordinates | 40.7066100, -111.8218800 |
| Altitude | 1407 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canyon Rim (-111.82188, 40.70661)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $5.53 | $11.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $6.01 | $12.02 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $7.69 | $15.37 |
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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