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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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 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Juab County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
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.
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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
44.9 mi · 45 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 132
1582 ft · 48 sec
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Turn sharp left onto 100 North
20.9 mi · 28 min · 100 North
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto 400 East
2180 ft · 54 sec · 400 East
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Continue on 15950 North
6.9 mi · 9 min · 15950 North
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Turn right
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Center Street
72 m · 8 sec · Center Street
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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.
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
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orem and Ephraim. Straight-line distance: 65.01 mi (104.62 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 Ephraim
City in Sanpete County, Utah, United States
| Population | 7,385 |
| Coordinates | 39.3596800, -111.5863100 |
| Altitude | 1689 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ephraim (-111.58631, 39.35968)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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