How far is Orem, UT from Salem, UT?
The driving distance from Orem, UT to Salem, UT is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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
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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 Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orem and Salem.
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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
12.1 mi · 13 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price
2127 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 156: Spanish Fork
2538 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 156: Spanish Fork, Salem, Main Street
72 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
1444 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto West 100 South
7 m · 1 sec · West 100 South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 100 South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orem and Salem.
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
12.1 mi · 00h 13m
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 Likely near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orem to Salem?
The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Springville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Orem and 10.1 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:30 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Orem and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Springville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orem and Salem. Straight-line distance: 16.89 mi (27.18 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 Salem
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 8,866 |
| Coordinates | 40.0530100, -111.6735400 |
| Altitude | 1405 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salem (-111.67354, 40.05301)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.80 | $5.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $3.28 | $6.55 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $3.90 | $7.79 |
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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