How far is Riverdale, UT from Orem, UT?
The driving distance from Riverdale, UT to Orem, UT is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverdale and Orem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverdale and Orem.
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Start on 1050 West
15 m · 9 sec · 1050 West
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Turn left onto Riverdale Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Riverdale Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
25.7 mi · 28 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
33.2 mi · 36 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 52: 800 North
1089 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance
781 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on Canyon Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Canyon Parkway
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Turn right onto State Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · State Street
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Turn uturn onto State Street
120 m · 8 sec · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverdale and Orem.
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
Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
33.2 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Riverdale and Mostly Sunny near Orem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverdale to Orem?
The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km) and usually takes 01h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Salt Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Riverdale and 36.5 miles from Orem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.89 one way or $19.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Riverdale and Mostly Sunny near Orem.
Stop Ideas Near South Salt Lake
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 South Salt Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverdale and Orem. Straight-line distance: 62.92 mi (101.26 km).
#1 Riverdale
City in Weber County, Utah, United States
| Population | 8,988 |
| Coordinates | 41.1768900, -112.0038300 |
| Altitude | 1332 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orem
The second most populous city in Utah County, Utah.
| Population | 98,970 |
| Coordinates | 40.2969000, -111.6946500 |
| Altitude | 1455 |
| Country | United States |
End: South State Street (-111.694787, 40.296865)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $10.75 | $21.49 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $11.55 | $23.11 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $13.75 | $27.49 |
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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