How far is Salina, UT from Orem, UT?

The driving distance from Salina, UT to Orem, UT is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93 miles (149.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
103.43 mi
01h 44m
Flight
92.94 mi
149.58 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.94 mi
Kilometers
149.58 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.43 mi
Kilometers
166.46 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orem
Thu, Apr 16, 2:16 AM MDT
Return by in Salina
Thu, Apr 16, 4:00 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salina
2026-04-16T00:31
Arrive Orem
Thu, Apr 16, 2:16 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:00 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Salina
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Levan
UT

Town in Juab County, Utah, United States

From Salina
56.3 mi
00h 52m
To Orem
47.1 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 23 mph SSW
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Salina and Orem.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    16 m · 5 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    27.4 mi · 34 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 400 North

    2643 ft · 1 min · 400 North

  5. 5

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

    2904 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    81.5 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Orem, Center Street

    1221 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    137 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto West Center Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Center Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East Center Street

    68 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right onto State Street

    41 m · 8 sec · State Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Salina 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
81.8 mi · 79%
West Center Street
1.54 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.66 mi · 1%
I 15 North
0.55 mi · 1%
400 North
0.5 mi
East Center Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

81.5 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
93 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Levan
00h 52m from Salina
Leave By
3:00 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Salina and Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance T-storms near Orem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Salina to Orem?

The road trip is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Levan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.3 miles from Salina and 47.1 miles from Orem.

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

The direct path is about 93 miles (149.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 3:00 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.21 one way or $28.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Salina and Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance T-storms near Orem.

Stop Ideas Near Levan

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

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

RAIL

Provo

76 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Helper

88 mi away
1 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salina and Orem. Straight-line distance: 92.94 mi (149.58 km).

Salina

#1 Salina

City in Sevier County, Utah, United States

Population2,648
Coordinates38.9577400, -111.8599300
Altitude1573
CountryUnited States
Orem

#2 Orem

The second most populous city in Utah County, Utah.

Population98,970
Coordinates40.2969000, -111.6946500
Altitude1455
CountryUnited States
Start: North State Street (-111.860055, 38.95774)
End: South State Street (-111.694787, 40.296865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.65 gal
13.82 L · about $14.21
Round trip
$28.42
7.3 gal · 27.64 L
Estimated CO2
32.4 kg one way
Round trip: 64.9 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.21 $28.42
Mid-grade $4.23 $15.44 $30.89
Premium $4.55 $16.60 $33.21
Diesel $5.41 $19.75 $39.51

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Salina and Orem. The current time is 00:31:10.

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.