How far is Orem, UT from Saratoga Springs, UT?

The driving distance from Orem, UT to Saratoga Springs, UT is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.43 mi
00h 27m
Flight
11.64 mi
18.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.64 mi
Kilometers
18.73 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.43 mi
Kilometers
28.05 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saratoga Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 5:33 PM MDT
Return by in Orem
Sat, Apr 18, 6:01 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orem
2026-04-18T17:05
Arrive Saratoga Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 5:33 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Orem
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
American Fork
UT

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

From Orem
7.8 mi
00h 13m
To Saratoga Springs
9.7 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph S
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orem and Saratoga Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Canyon Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Canyon Parkway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

    1778 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 145: American Fork, Main Street

    895 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Pioneer Crossing, Lehi, Saratoga Springs, Eagle Mountain

    872 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    804 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Pioneer Crossing

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Pioneer Crossing

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Saratoga Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Saratoga Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Pony Express Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Pony Express Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Saratoga Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Saratoga Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Saratoga Drive

    903 ft · 40 sec · South Saratoga Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Bayside Drive

    669 ft · 36 sec · East Bayside Drive

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Bayside Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
6.18 mi · 35%
Pioneer Crossing
3.76 mi · 22%
Canyon Parkway
1.22 mi · 7%
State Street
1.1 mi · 6%
East Pony Express Parkway
0.89 mi · 5%
North Saratoga Road
0.77 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

6.18 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
11.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
American Fork
00h 13m from Orem
Leave By
7:34 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Orem and Sunny near Saratoga Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orem to Saratoga Springs?

The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

American Fork is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Orem and 9.7 miles from Saratoga Springs.

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

The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:34 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Orem and Sunny near Saratoga Springs.

Stop Ideas Near American Fork

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

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

RAIL

Provo

20 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

44 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

44 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

95 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orem and Saratoga Springs. Straight-line distance: 11.64 mi (18.73 km).

Orem

#1 Orem

The second most populous city in Utah County, Utah.

Population98,970
Coordinates40.2969000, -111.6946500
Altitude1455
CountryUnited States
Saratoga Springs

#2 Saratoga Springs

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

Population35,501
Coordinates40.3491200, -111.9046600
Altitude1373
CountryUnited States
Start: South State Street (-111.694787, 40.296865)
End: East Bayside Drive (-111.905212, 40.348856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.33 L · about $2.41
Round trip
$4.83
1.24 gal · 4.66 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.41 $4.83
Mid-grade $4.23 $2.62 $5.25
Premium $4.55 $2.82 $5.64
Diesel $5.41 $3.36 $6.71

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Orem and Saratoga Springs. The current time is 17:05:51.

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.