How far is Spanish Fork, UT from Orem, UT?
The driving distance from Spanish Fork, UT to Orem, UT is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Utah.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain And Snow Showers
Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance T-storms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spanish Fork and Orem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spanish Fork and Orem.
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Start on 400 North
15 m · 8 sec · 400 North
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
1925 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
12.8 mi · 14 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 Spanish Fork and Orem.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
12.8 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain And Snow Showers leaving Spanish Fork 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 Spanish Fork to Orem?
The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Provo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from Spanish Fork and 8.4 miles from Orem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.26 one way or $4.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Spanish Fork and Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance T-storms near Orem.
Stop Ideas Near Provo
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 Provo.
Provo
Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub
Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spanish Fork and Orem. Straight-line distance: 12.74 mi (20.51 km).
#1 Spanish Fork
A city in Utah County, Utah.
| Population | 41,268 |
| Coordinates | 40.1149600, -111.6549200 |
| Altitude | 1395 |
| 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: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $2.26 | $4.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $2.45 | $4.91 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
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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