How far is Orem, UT from Parowan, UT?
The driving distance from Orem, UT to Parowan, UT is about 195.9 miles (315.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.1 miles (289.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Millard County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orem and Parowan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orem and Parowan.
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Start on State Street
27 m · 4 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto West Center Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · West Center Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
1665 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
192.3 mi · 3 hr 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 274: Parowan
1521 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Center Street
34 m · 7 sec · West Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orem and Parowan.
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
192 mi · 03h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Orem and Sunny near Parowan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orem to Parowan?
The road trip is about 195.9 miles (315.2 km) and usually takes 03h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Holden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98 miles from Orem and 97.9 miles from Parowan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.1 miles (289.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.90 one way or $53.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Orem and Sunny near Parowan.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orem and Parowan. Straight-line distance: 180.17 mi (289.95 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 Parowan
City in and county seat of Iron County, Utah, United States
| Population | 3,223 |
| Coordinates | 37.8422000, -112.8280000 |
| Altitude | 1834 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parowan (-112.828, 37.8422)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 315 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $26.90 | $53.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $29.24 | $58.47 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $31.43 | $62.87 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $37.40 | $74.79 |
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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