How far is Orem, UT from Santa Clara, UT?
The driving distance from Orem, UT to Santa Clara, UT is about 270 miles (434.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 242.8 miles (390.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 07m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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 Santa Clara.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orem and Santa Clara.
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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
261.6 mi · 4 hr 15 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 34: Saint George Boulevard
2.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight right
65 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Bluff Street
1 mi · 2 min · Bluff Street
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Continue on West Sunset Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · West Sunset Boulevard
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Continue on Santa Clara Drive
1.1 mi · 3 min · Santa Clara Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Santa Clara Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orem and Santa Clara.
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
262 mi · 04h 15m
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 Santa Clara.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orem to Santa Clara?
The road trip is about 270 miles (434.5 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?
Kanosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.1 miles from Orem and 135 miles from Santa Clara.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 242.8 miles (390.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 7:52 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.10 one way or $74.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Orem and Sunny near Santa Clara.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orem and Santa Clara. Straight-line distance: 242.77 mi (390.7 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 Santa Clara
City in Washingon County, Utah, United States
| Population | 8,632 |
| Coordinates | 37.1330400, -113.6541300 |
| Altitude | 842 |
| Country | United States |
End: Santa Clara (-113.65413, 37.13304)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 435 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $37.10 | $74.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $40.32 | $80.64 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $43.35 | $86.70 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $51.58 | $103.15 |
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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