How far is Orem, UT from Mona, UT?

The driving distance from Orem, UT to Mona, UT is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.61 mi
00h 45m
Flight
34.29 mi
55.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.29 mi
Kilometers
55.19 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.61 mi
Kilometers
65.35 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mona
Wed, Apr 15, 1:01 PM MDT
Return by in Orem
Wed, Apr 15, 1:47 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orem
2026-04-15T12:16
Arrive Mona
Wed, Apr 15, 1:01 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Orem
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Payson
UT

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

From Orem
20.3 mi
00h 22m
To Mona
20.3 mi
00h 22m

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
64°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    36.9 mi · 37 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 54 West: Mona

    1761 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 300 North Street

    1 km · 1 min · East 300 North Street

  7. 7

    Continue on 200 North

    2752 ft · 1 min · 200 North

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1057 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Center Street

    23 m · 3 sec · Center Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
36.9 mi · 91%
West Center Street
1.64 mi · 4%
East 300 North Street
0.63 mi · 2%
200 North
0.52 mi · 1%
SR 54 West
0.33 mi · 1%
I 15 South
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

36.9 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
34.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Payson
00h 22m from Orem
Leave By
7:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Orem and Mostly Sunny near Mona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Payson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Orem and 20.3 miles from Mona.

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

The direct path is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:00 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.57 one way or $11.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Payson

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

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

RAIL

Provo

21 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

81 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

81 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Helper

85 mi away
1 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orem and Mona. Straight-line distance: 34.29 mi (55.19 km).

Orem

#1 Orem

The second most populous city in Utah County, Utah.

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

#2 Mona

City in Juab County, Utah, United States

Population1,809
Coordinates39.8160700, -111.8554900
Altitude1515
CountryUnited States
Start: Orem (-111.69465, 40.2969)
End: Mona (-111.85549, 39.81607)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.42 L · about $5.57
Round trip
$11.13
2.86 gal · 10.84 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.57 $11.13
Mid-grade $4.23 $6.05 $12.10
Premium $4.55 $6.51 $13.01
Diesel $5.41 $7.74 $15.48

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 Mona. The current time is 12:16:14.

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.