How far is Orem, UT from Highland, UT?
The driving distance from Orem, UT to Highland, UT is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Utah 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 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
4.2 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 180: 500 East
1405 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 180: American Fork
670 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto 500 East
1.3 km · 1 min · 500 East
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Turn left onto State Street
2768 ft · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on Main Street
132 m · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 100 East
2.1 mi · 4 min · 100 East
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Continue on Alpine Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Alpine Highway
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Turn left onto West 10400 North
1609 ft · 46 sec · West 10400 North
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Turn right onto North 5600 West
1950 ft · 59 sec · North 5600 West
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Turn left onto West 10680 North
648 ft · 28 sec · West 10680 North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 10680 North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orem and Highland.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
4.18 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Orem and Chance Rain Showers 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 12.6 miles (20.2 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pleasant Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Orem and 6.3 miles from Highland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.71 one way or $3.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Orem and Chance Rain Showers near Highland.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Grove
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 Pleasant Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orem and Highland. Straight-line distance: 10.32 mi (16.61 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 | 17,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.4254800, -111.7944700 |
| Altitude | 1518 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland (-111.79447, 40.42548)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.71 | $3.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $1.86 | $3.72 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
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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