How far is South Willard, UT from Orem, UT?

The driving distance from South Willard, UT to Orem, UT is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.8 miles (122 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
85.54 mi
01h 23m
Flight
75.81 mi
122 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.81 mi
Kilometers
122 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.54 mi
Kilometers
137.66 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orem
Thu, Oct 15, 12:16 PM MDT
Return by in South Willard
Thu, Oct 15, 1:40 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Willard
2026-10-15T10:53
Arrive Orem
Thu, Oct 15, 12:16 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Willard
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
North Salt Lake
UT

City in Davis County, Utah, United States

From South Willard
42.4 mi
00h 41m
To Orem
43.2 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ENE
Destination
66°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Willard and Orem.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 750 West

    3076 ft · 52 sec · 750 West

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on 750 West

    3137 ft · 53 sec · 750 West

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2445 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 South: Ogden, Salt Lake

    2660 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    10.8 mi · 11 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.4 mi · 29 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    33.2 mi · 36 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 52: 800 North

    1089 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance

    781 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Canyon Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Canyon Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · State Street

  14. 14

    Turn uturn onto State Street

    120 m · 8 sec · State Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Willard 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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
79.7 mi · 93%
750 West
1.64 mi · 2%
Canyon Parkway
1.27 mi · 1%
State Street
1.25 mi · 1%
I 15 South
0.5 mi · 1%
SR 52
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
75.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Salt Lake
00h 41m from South Willard
Leave By
3:42 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Willard and Sunny near Orem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Willard to Orem?

The road trip is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

North Salt Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from South Willard and 43.2 miles from Orem.

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

The direct path is about 75.8 miles (122 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 3:42 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.59 one way or $29.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Willard and Sunny near Orem.

Stop Ideas Near North Salt Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Salt Lake, 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 North Salt Lake.

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

10 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

10 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

42 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Provo

72 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Willard and Orem. Straight-line distance: 75.81 mi (122 km).

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#1 South Willard

Situated in southeastern Box Elder County at an elevation of 4331 feet, this community lies between the steep slopes of the Wellsville Mountains and the northeastern shore of the Great Salt Lake.

Population0
Coordinates41.3632700, -112.0357800
Altitude1320
CountryUnited States
Orem

#2 Orem

The second most populous city in Utah County, Utah.

Population98,970
Coordinates40.2969000, -111.6946500
Altitude1455
CountryUnited States
Start: (-112.035782, 41.363191)
End: South State Street (-111.694787, 40.296865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.43 L · about $14.59
Round trip
$29.17
6.04 gal · 22.86 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.83 $14.59 $29.17
Mid-grade $5.12 $15.47 $30.94
Premium $5.36 $16.18 $32.36
Diesel $6.28 $18.97 $37.93

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between South Willard and Orem. The current time is 10:53:00.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.