How far is Santa Clara, UT from Orem, UT?
The driving distance from Santa Clara, UT to Orem, UT is about 271.2 miles (436.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 242.8 miles (390.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Clara and Orem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Clara and Orem.
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Start on Santa Clara Drive
1.1 mi · 3 min · Santa Clara Drive
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Continue on West Sunset Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · West Sunset Boulevard
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Continue on Bluff Street
1 mi · 2 min · Bluff Street
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Turn left onto Saint George Boulevard
2 mi · 5 min · Saint George Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
1795 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
261.7 mi · 4 hr 15 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Orem, Center Street
1221 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right
137 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto West Center Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Center Street
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Continue on East Center Street
68 m · 8 sec · East Center Street
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Turn right
53 m · 13 sec
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Turn sharp right onto State Street
41 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 Santa Clara 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
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.
Sunny leaving Santa Clara and Showers And Thunderstorms near Orem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Clara to Orem?
The road trip is about 271.2 miles (436.5 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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 135.2 miles from Santa Clara and 136 miles from Orem.
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 28.4 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 9:16 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.26 one way or $74.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Santa Clara and Showers And Thunderstorms near Orem.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Clara and Orem. Straight-line distance: 242.77 mi (390.7 km).
#1 Santa Clara
City in Washingon County, Utah, United States
| Population | 8,632 |
| Coordinates | 37.1330400, -113.6541300 |
| Altitude | 842 |
| 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: 436 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $37.26 | $74.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $40.49 | $80.98 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $43.53 | $87.07 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $51.79 | $103.59 |
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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