How far is Orem, UT from Elk Ridge, UT?
The driving distance from Orem, UT to Elk Ridge, UT is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orem and Elk Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orem and Elk Ridge.
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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
16.4 mi · 17 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 164
2161 ft · 1 min
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Turn sharp left
2748 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Loafer Mountain Parkway
2.8 mi · 5 min · Loafer Mountain Parkway
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Continue on Elkridge Drive
1.6 mi · 3 min · Elkridge Drive
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Continue on North Elk Ridge Drive
2408 ft · 1 min · North Elk Ridge Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Park Drive
28 m · 3 sec · North Park Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto North Park Drive
2008 ft · 1 min · North Park Drive
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Continue on West Park Drive
1608 ft · 46 sec · West Park Drive
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Turn right onto North Escalante Drive
788 ft · 40 sec · North Escalante Drive
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Turn left onto East Alpine Drive
101 m · 17 sec · East Alpine Drive
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Turn right onto South Astor Lane
674 ft · 30 sec · South Astor Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Astor Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orem and Elk Ridge.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
16.4 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Orem and Mostly Sunny near Elk Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orem to Elk Ridge?
The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Springville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Orem and 12.6 miles from Elk Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.46 one way or $6.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orem and Mostly Sunny near Elk Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Springville
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 Springville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orem and Elk Ridge. Straight-line distance: 19.75 mi (31.79 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 Elk Ridge
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 4,427 |
| Coordinates | 40.0113400, -111.6768700 |
| Altitude | 1632 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elk Ridge (-111.67687, 40.01134)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.46 | $6.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $3.77 | $7.53 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $4.82 | $9.63 |
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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