How far is Orem, UT from Elwood, UT?
The driving distance from Orem, UT to Elwood, UT is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99 miles (159.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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 01h 55m.
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.
City in and county seat of Davis County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Sunny
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orem and Elwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orem and Elwood.
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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
51.8 mi · 56 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
52.4 mi · 53 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Tremonton, Garland
2103 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto North 5200 West
3204 ft · 53 sec · North 5200 West
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Turn right onto West 10000 North
40 m · 6 sec · West 10000 North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 10000 North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orem and Elwood.
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
Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
52.4 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Orem and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Elwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orem to Elwood?
The road trip is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54 miles from Orem and 53.9 miles from Elwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99 miles (159.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 2:38 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.83 one way or $29.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Orem and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Elwood.
Stop Ideas Near Farmington
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 Farmington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orem and Elwood. Straight-line distance: 99.06 mi (159.42 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 Elwood
Town in Box Eldert County, Utah, United States
| Population | 1,105 |
| Coordinates | 41.6904800, -112.1410600 |
| Altitude | 1310 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elwood (-112.14106, 41.69048)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.83 | $29.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $16.12 | $32.24 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $17.33 | $34.66 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $20.62 | $41.24 |
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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