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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
112.75 mi
02h 24m
Flight
83.08 mi
133.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.08 mi
Kilometers
133.71 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.75 mi
Kilometers
181.45 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Dale
Sat, Apr 11, 10:29 AM MDT
Return by in Orem
Sat, Apr 11, 12:54 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orem
2026-04-11T08:04
Arrive Castle Dale
Sat, Apr 11, 10:29 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:40 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Scofield
UT

Town in Carbon County, Utah, United States

From Orem
56.4 mi
01h 12m
To Castle Dale
56.4 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 25 mph SSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    27 m · 4 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · West Center Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 South: Las Vegas

    1665 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    12.1 mi · 13 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price

    2127 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 6 East: Price

    884 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto US 6 East: Price

    1212 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    33.2 mi · 40 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on State Street

    1.1 km · 58 sec · State Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    29.8 mi · 36 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1927 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Carbon Avenue

    30 mi · 43 min · South Carbon Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Spartan Center Street

    55 m · 5 sec · North Spartan Center Street

  15. 15

    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.

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
63.4 mi · 56%
South Carbon Avenue
30 mi · 27%
Veterans Memorial Highway
12.1 mi · 11%
US 6 East
4.55 mi · 4%
West Center Street
1.64 mi · 1%
State Street
0.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.7 mi
83.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scofield
01h 12m from Orem
Leave By
1:40 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Helper

27 mi away
1 Depot Street
RAIL

Provo

70 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Green River

118 mi away
250 South Broadway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orem and Castle Dale. Straight-line distance: 83.08 mi (133.71 km).

Orem

#1 Orem

The second most populous city in Utah County, Utah.

Population98,970
Coordinates40.2969000, -111.6946500
Altitude1455
CountryUnited States
Castle Dale

#2 Castle Dale

City in Emery County, Utah, United States

Population1,511
Coordinates39.2121900, -111.0196100
Altitude1730
CountryUnited States
Start: Orem (-111.69465, 40.2969)
End: Castle Dale (-111.01961, 39.21219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.98 gal
15.06 L · about $15.49
Round trip
$30.99
7.96 gal · 30.12 L
Estimated CO2
35.4 kg one way
Round trip: 70.7 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Utah · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Orem and Castle Dale. The current time is 08:04:44.

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.