How far is Orem, UT from Provo, UT?
The driving distance from Orem, UT to Provo, UT is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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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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 Provo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orem and Provo.
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Start on State Street
27 m · 4 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto West Center Street
844 ft · 53 sec · West Center Street
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Continue on West Center Street
743 ft · 21 sec · West Center Street
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Turn right onto State Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · State Street
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Continue on North 500 West
2326 ft · 1 min · North 500 West
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Turn left onto 800 North
1482 ft · 34 sec · 800 North
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Turn right onto North Freedom Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · North Freedom Boulevard
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Turn left onto 100 North
1492 ft · 52 sec · 100 North
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Turn right onto North 100 East
146 m · 19 sec · North 100 East
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Turn right onto Center Street
142 m · 29 sec · Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orem and Provo.
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.
State Street
Turn right onto State Street
3.55 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Orem and Showers And Thunderstorms near Provo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orem to Provo?
The road trip is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Vineyard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Orem and 3.7 miles from Provo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 8:04 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.90 one way or $1.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Orem and Showers And Thunderstorms near Provo.
Stop Ideas Near Vineyard
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 Vineyard.
Provo
Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orem and Provo. Straight-line distance: 4.75 mi (7.65 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 Provo
The second most populous city in Utah.
| Population | 116,295 |
| Coordinates | 40.2338400, -111.6585300 |
| Altitude | 1387 |
| Country | United States |
End: North University Avenue (-111.658594, 40.23384)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.90 | $1.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $0.97 | $1.95 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $1.05 | $2.09 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $1.24 | $2.49 |
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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