How far is Saint George, UT from Orem, UT?

The driving distance from Saint George, UT to Orem, UT is about 267.1 miles (429.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243 miles (391 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
267.07 mi
03h 44m
Flight
242.97 mi
391.03 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.97 mi
Kilometers
391.03 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
267.07 mi
Kilometers
429.8 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orem
Fri, May 1, 9:04 PM MDT
Return by in Saint George
Sat, May 2, 12:48 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint George
2026-05-01T17:19
Arrive Orem
Fri, May 1, 9:04 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:30 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint George
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Kanosh
UT

Town in Millard County, Utah, United States

From Saint George
133.1 mi
01h 52m
To Orem
134 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph NNE
Destination
69°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint George and Orem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint George and Orem.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    156 m · 39 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 100 West

    118 m · 19 sec · 100 West

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 200 South

    610 ft · 32 sec · 200 South

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1211 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    25 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    569 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Saint George Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Saint George Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

    1795 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    261.7 mi · 4 hr 15 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Orem, Center Street

    1221 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    137 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto West Center Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Center Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Center Street

    68 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Turn sharp right onto State Street

    41 m · 8 sec · State Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint George and Orem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
262 mi · 98%
West Center Street
1.54 mi · 1%
Saint George Boulevard
1.44 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.35 mi
I 15 North
0.34 mi
200 South
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
243 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kanosh
01h 52m from Saint George
Leave By
9:30 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint George and Sunny near Orem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint George to Orem?

The road trip is about 267.1 miles (429.8 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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 133.1 miles from Saint George and 134 miles from Orem.

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

The direct path is about 243 miles (391 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 9:30 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.67 one way or $73.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint George and Sunny near Orem.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint George and Orem. Straight-line distance: 242.97 mi (391.03 km).

Saint George

#1 Saint George

The most populous city in Washington County, Utah.

Population92,378
Coordinates37.1041500, -113.5841200
Altitude823
CountryUnited States
Orem

#2 Orem

The second most populous city in Utah County, Utah.

Population98,970
Coordinates40.2969000, -111.6946500
Altitude1455
CountryUnited States
Start: (-113.584121, 37.104063)
End: South State Street (-111.694787, 40.296865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 430 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.42 gal
35.67 L · about $36.67
Round trip
$73.34
18.84 gal · 71.34 L
Estimated CO2
83.7 kg one way
Round trip: 167.4 kg / 369 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $36.67 $73.34
Mid-grade $4.23 $39.86 $79.71
Premium $4.55 $42.85 $85.70
Diesel $5.41 $50.98 $101.96

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint George and Orem. The current time is 17:19:37.

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.