How far is Orem, UT from Highland, UT?
The driving distance from Orem, UT to Highland, UT is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Salt Lake and Utah counties in Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orem and Highland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orem and Highland.
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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
17.5 mi · 19 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 154: Bangerter Highway
1453 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 154: Bluffdale, Bangerter Highway, Riverton
648 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Bangerter Highway
6 mi · 7 min · Bangerter Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 71 East: 12600 South
1452 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto SR 71
78 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight left onto 12600 South
1.1 mi · 2 min · 12600 South
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Turn right onto Mountain View Corridor
8.7 mi · 11 min · Mountain View Corridor
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Turn left onto 6200 South
1.4 km · 2 min · 6200 South
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Turn right
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto 3100 South
1.3 km · 2 min · 3100 South
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Turn right onto 9050 West
71 m · 8 sec · 9050 West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 9050 West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orem and Highland.
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
17.5 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Orem and Mostly Sunny near Highland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orem to Highland?
The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Bluffdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Orem and 21.7 miles from Highland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:34 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.96 one way or $11.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orem and Mostly Sunny near Highland.
Stop Ideas Near Bluffdale
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 Bluffdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orem and Highland. Straight-line distance: 35.52 mi (57.17 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 Highland
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 19,241 |
| Coordinates | 40.7043900, -112.1068900 |
| Altitude | 1327 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland (-112.10689, 40.70439)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.96 | $11.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $6.47 | $12.95 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $6.96 | $13.92 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
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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