How far is Orem, UT from Ephraim, UT?

The driving distance from Orem, UT to Ephraim, UT is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65 miles (104.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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
80.86 mi
01h 36m
Flight
65.01 mi
104.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.01 mi
Kilometers
104.62 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.86 mi
Kilometers
130.13 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ephraim
Sat, Apr 18, 5:58 AM MDT
Return by in Orem
Sat, Apr 18, 7:34 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orem
2026-04-18T04:22
Arrive Ephraim
Sat, Apr 18, 5:58 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Mona
UT

City in Juab County, Utah, United States

From Orem
40.5 mi
00h 48m
To Ephraim
40.4 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph S
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Orem and Ephraim.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orem and Ephraim.

  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

    44.9 mi · 45 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 132

    1582 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto 100 North

    20.9 mi · 28 min · 100 North

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 400 East

    2180 ft · 54 sec · 400 East

  9. 9

    Continue on 15950 North

    6.9 mi · 9 min · 15950 North

  10. 10

    Turn right

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Center Street

    72 m · 8 sec · Center Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orem and Ephraim.

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
44.9 mi · 56%
100 North
20.9 mi · 26%
15950 North
6.94 mi · 9%
West Center Street
1.64 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.69 mi · 1%
400 East
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

44.9 mi · 00h 45m

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
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
65 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mona
00h 48m from Orem
Leave By
3:18 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Orem and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Ephraim.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orem to Ephraim?

The road trip is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Mona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Orem and 40.4 miles from Ephraim.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 65 miles (104.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 3:18 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.10 one way or $22.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Orem and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Ephraim.

Stop Ideas Near Mona

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Provo

48 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Helper

87 mi away
1 Depot Street
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

105 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

105 mi away
300 South 600 West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orem and Ephraim. Straight-line distance: 65.01 mi (104.62 km).

Orem

#1 Orem

The second most populous city in Utah County, Utah.

Population98,970
Coordinates40.2969000, -111.6946500
Altitude1455
CountryUnited States
Ephraim

#2 Ephraim

City in Sanpete County, Utah, United States

Population7,385
Coordinates39.3596800, -111.5863100
Altitude1689
CountryUnited States
Start: Orem (-111.69465, 40.2969)
End: Ephraim (-111.58631, 39.35968)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.8 L · about $11.10
Round trip
$22.19
5.7 gal · 21.6 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.10 $22.19
Mid-grade $4.23 $12.06 $24.12
Premium $4.55 $12.96 $25.93
Diesel $5.41 $15.42 $30.85

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Orem and Ephraim. The current time is 04:22:06.

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.