How far is Orem, UT from Fruit Heights, UT?

The driving distance from Orem, UT to Fruit Heights, UT is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
59.19 mi
01h 07m
Flight
51.95 mi
83.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.95 mi
Kilometers
83.61 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.19 mi
Kilometers
95.26 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fruit Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM MDT
Return by in Orem
Thu, Apr 23, 1:34 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orem
2026-04-22T23:20
Arrive Fruit Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:16 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
Midvale
UT

City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

From Orem
29.6 mi
00h 33m
To Fruit Heights
29.6 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orem and Fruit Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Canyon Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Canyon Parkway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

    1778 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    51.8 mi · 56 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on South Ogden

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward 400 North Exit

    1754 ft · 45 sec · 400 North Exit

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Mountain Road

    1 km · 2 min · North Mountain Road

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Mountain Road

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
51.8 mi · 88%
South Ogden
3.73 mi · 6%
Canyon Parkway
1.22 mi · 2%
State Street
1.1 mi · 2%
North Mountain Road
0.63 mi · 1%
I 15 North
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

51.8 mi · 00h 56m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
51.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midvale
00h 33m from Orem
Leave By
4:16 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Orem and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fruit Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orem to Fruit Heights?

The road trip is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Midvale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Orem and 29.6 miles from Fruit Heights.

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

The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:16 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.14 one way or $16.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Orem and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fruit Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Midvale

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

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

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

17 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

17 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

47 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

68 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orem and Fruit Heights. Straight-line distance: 51.95 mi (83.61 km).

Orem

#1 Orem

The second most populous city in Utah County, Utah.

Population98,970
Coordinates40.2969000, -111.6946500
Altitude1455
CountryUnited States
Fruit Heights

#2 Fruit Heights

City in Davis County, Utah, United States

Population6,216
Coordinates41.0321700, -111.9021600
Altitude1432
CountryUnited States
Start: Orem (-111.69465, 40.2969)
End: Fruit Heights (-111.90216, 41.03217)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.91 L · about $8.14
Round trip
$16.27
4.18 gal · 15.82 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.14 $16.27
Mid-grade $4.23 $8.84 $17.69
Premium $4.55 $9.51 $19.01
Diesel $5.41 $11.31 $22.62

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Orem and Fruit Heights. The current time is 23:20:21.

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.