How far is Orem, UT from Erda, UT?
The driving distance from Orem, UT to Erda, UT is about 65.9 miles (106 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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 15m.
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 Sanpete 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 Erda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orem and Erda.
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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
35.5 mi · 38 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Reno, Salt Lake City International Airport
20.5 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 36 South: Tooele
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue on SR 36
5.8 mi · 7 min · SR 36
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Turn right onto Church Road
2682 ft · 2 min · Church Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orem and Erda.
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
35.5 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Orem and Chance Rain Showers near Erda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orem to Erda?
The road trip is about 65.9 miles (106 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Centerfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Orem and 32.9 miles from Erda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 3:58 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.03 one way or $18.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Orem and Chance Rain Showers near Erda.
Stop Ideas Near Centerfield
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 Centerfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orem and Erda. Straight-line distance: 38.78 mi (62.41 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 Erda
Census-designated place in Tooele County, Utah, United States
| Population | 4,642 |
| Coordinates | 40.6127200, -112.3043900 |
| Altitude | 1324 |
| Country | United States |
End: Erda (-112.30439, 40.61272)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $9.82 | $19.63 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $10.55 | $21.11 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $12.56 | $25.11 |
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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