How far is Orem, UT from Castle Dale, UT?
The driving distance from Orem, UT to Castle Dale, UT is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Carbon County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orem and Castle Dale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orem and Castle Dale.
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Start on State Street
27 m · 4 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto West Center Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · West Center Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
1665 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
12.1 mi · 13 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price
2127 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 6 East: Price
884 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto US 6 East: Price
1212 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
33.2 mi · 40 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on State Street
1.1 km · 58 sec · State Street
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
29.8 mi · 36 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1927 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto South Carbon Avenue
30 mi · 43 min · South Carbon Avenue
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Turn right onto North Spartan Center Street
55 m · 5 sec · North Spartan Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Spartan Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orem and Castle Dale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
33.2 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Orem and Chance Rain Showers near Castle Dale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orem to Castle Dale?
The road trip is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Scofield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.4 miles from Orem and 56.4 miles from Castle Dale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 1:40 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.49 one way or $30.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Orem and Chance Rain Showers near Castle Dale.
Stop Ideas Near Scofield
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 Scofield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orem and Castle Dale. Straight-line distance: 83.08 mi (133.71 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 Castle Dale
City in Emery County, Utah, United States
| Population | 1,511 |
| Coordinates | 39.2121900, -111.0196100 |
| Altitude | 1730 |
| Country | United States |
End: Castle Dale (-111.01961, 39.21219)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 181 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $3.89 | $15.49 | $30.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $16.84 | $33.68 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $18.11 | $36.21 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $21.54 | $43.08 |
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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