How far is Orem, UT from Ferron, UT?

The driving distance from Orem, UT to Ferron, UT is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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
123.56 mi
02h 40m
Flight
88.33 mi
142.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.33 mi
Kilometers
142.16 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.56 mi
Kilometers
198.85 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ferron
Wed, Apr 15, 3:12 AM MDT
Return by in Orem
Wed, Apr 15, 5:52 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orem
2026-04-15T00:31
Arrive Ferron
Wed, Apr 15, 3:12 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:08 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
Helper
UT

City in Carbon County, Utah, United States

From Orem
61.8 mi
01h 20m
To Ferron
61.8 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.1 mi · 13 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price

    2127 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 6 East: Price

    884 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto US 6 East: Price

    1212 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    33.2 mi · 40 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on State Street

    1.1 km · 58 sec · State Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    29.8 mi · 36 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1927 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Carbon Avenue

    40.8 mi · 58 min · South Carbon Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 200 North

    96 m · 14 sec · West 200 North

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 200 North

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
63.4 mi · 51%
South Carbon Avenue
40.8 mi · 33%
Veterans Memorial Highway
12.1 mi · 10%
US 6 East
4.55 mi · 4%
West Center Street
1.64 mi · 1%
State Street
0.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Carbon Avenue

Turn right onto South Carbon Avenue

40.8 mi · 00h 58m

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
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.2 mi
88.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Helper
01h 20m from Orem
Leave By
1:08 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Orem and Sunny near Ferron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Helper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.8 miles from Orem and 61.8 miles from Ferron.

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

The direct path is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 1:08 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.97 one way or $33.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orem and Sunny near Ferron.

Stop Ideas Near Helper

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

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

RAIL

Helper

1 Depot Street
RAIL

Provo

92 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Green River

97 mi away
250 South Broadway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orem and Ferron. Straight-line distance: 88.33 mi (142.16 km).

Orem

#1 Orem

The second most populous city in Utah County, Utah.

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

#2 Ferron

City in Emery County, Utah, United States

Population1,507
Coordinates39.0935800, -111.1332200
Altitude1820
CountryUnited States
Start: Orem (-111.69465, 40.2969)
End: Ferron (-111.13322, 39.09358)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.36 gal
16.5 L · about $16.97
Round trip
$33.95
8.72 gal · 33 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.5 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $16.97 $33.95
Mid-grade $4.23 $18.45 $36.89
Premium $4.55 $19.83 $39.67
Diesel $5.41 $23.60 $47.19

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Orem and Ferron. The current time is 00:31:49.

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.