How far is Orem, UT from Grantsville, UT?

The driving distance from Orem, UT to Grantsville, UT is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.93 mi
01h 24m
Flight
45.57 mi
73.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.57 mi
Kilometers
73.33 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.93 mi
Kilometers
117.37 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grantsville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:20 AM MDT
Return by in Orem
Thu, Apr 23, 3:45 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orem
2026-04-23T00:56
Arrive Grantsville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:20 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
South Salt Lake
UT

City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

From Orem
36.5 mi
00h 42m
To Grantsville
36.5 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    35.5 mi · 38 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Reno, Salt Lake City International Airport

    24.7 mi · 25 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 179

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Midvalley Highway

    9.4 mi · 15 min · Midvalley Highway

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
35.5 mi · 49%
I 80 West
24.7 mi · 34%
Midvalley Highway
9.36 mi · 13%
Canyon Parkway
1.22 mi · 2%
State Street
1.1 mi · 2%
SR 179
0.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
45.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Salt Lake
00h 42m from Orem
Leave By
3:42 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Orem and Chance Rain Showers near Grantsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

South Salt Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Orem and 36.5 miles from Grantsville.

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

The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 3:42 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.01 one way or $20.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Orem and Chance Rain Showers near Grantsville.

Stop Ideas Near South Salt Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Salt Lake, 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 South Salt Lake.

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

5 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

5 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

56 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Provo

58 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orem and Grantsville. Straight-line distance: 45.57 mi (73.33 km).

Orem

#1 Orem

The second most populous city in Utah County, Utah.

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

#2 Grantsville

City in Tooele County, Utah, United States

Population12,409
Coordinates40.5999400, -112.4644000
Altitude1312
CountryUnited States
Start: Orem (-111.69465, 40.2969)
End: Grantsville (-112.4644, 40.59994)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.74 L · about $10.01
Round trip
$20.01
5.14 gal · 19.48 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.01 $20.01
Mid-grade $4.23 $10.87 $21.75
Premium $4.55 $11.69 $23.38
Diesel $5.41 $13.91 $27.82

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 Grantsville. The current time is 00:56:20.

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.