How far is Orem, UT from Monroe, UT?

The driving distance from Orem, UT to Monroe, UT is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
138.87 mi
02h 31m
Flight
117.4 mi
188.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.4 mi
Kilometers
188.93 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.87 mi
Kilometers
223.49 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 AM MDT
Return by in Orem
Thu, Apr 23, 5:24 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orem
2026-04-23T00:21
Arrive Monroe
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:26 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
Levan
UT

Town in Juab County, Utah, United States

From Orem
69.5 mi
01h 15m
To Monroe
69.4 mi
01h 15m

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
61°F
Thursday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    81.6 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Scipio

    2261 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Street

    24.4 mi · 29 min · State Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Main Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1783 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit left toward I 70 West: Richfield

    2180 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    16.5 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Elsinore, Monroe

    2170 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Elsinore Road

    94 m · 5 sec · Elsinore Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West 3000 North

    2886 ft · 1 min · West 3000 North

  17. 17

    Turn right

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East 100 South

    52 m · 7 sec · East 100 South

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 100 South

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
81.6 mi · 59%
State Street
24.4 mi · 18%
I 70 West
16.9 mi · 12%
Main Street
4.19 mi · 3%
West Center Street
1.64 mi · 1%
West Main Street
1.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

81.6 mi · 01h 20m

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
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
117.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Levan
01h 15m from Orem
Leave By
1:26 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Orem and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Levan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.5 miles from Orem and 69.4 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 1:26 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.08 one way or $38.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Orem and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Monroe.

Stop Ideas Near Levan

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

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

RAIL

Provo

76 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Helper

88 mi away
1 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orem and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 117.4 mi (188.93 km).

Orem

#1 Orem

The second most populous city in Utah County, Utah.

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

#2 Monroe

City in Sevier County, Utah, United States

Population2,383
Coordinates38.6299700, -112.1207600
Altitude1644
CountryUnited States
Start: Orem (-111.69465, 40.2969)
End: Monroe (-112.12076, 38.62997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.9 gal
18.55 L · about $19.08
Round trip
$38.15
9.8 gal · 37.1 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 87.1 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $19.08 $38.15
Mid-grade $4.23 $20.73 $41.46
Premium $4.55 $22.29 $44.58
Diesel $5.41 $26.52 $53.04

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 Monroe. The current time is 00:21:43.

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.