How far is Washington, UT from Orem, UT?

The driving distance from Washington, UT to Orem, UT is about 262.7 miles (422.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 239.6 miles (385.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m 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
262.66 mi
03h 38m
Flight
239.61 mi
385.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.61 mi
Kilometers
385.62 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
262.66 mi
Kilometers
422.71 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orem
Thu, Apr 23, 4:56 AM MDT
Return by in Washington
Thu, Apr 23, 8:34 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Washington
2026-04-23T01:18
Arrive Orem
Thu, Apr 23, 4:56 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 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
9:44 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Washington
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 Washington
130.7 mi
01h 49m
To Orem
131.9 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph WSW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    15 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 100 East

    32 m · 9 sec · North 100 East

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Telegraph Street

    151 m · 16 sec · East Telegraph Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2836 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 15

    1972 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    258.4 mi · 4 hr 11 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Orem, Center Street

    1221 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    137 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto West Center Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Center Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East Center Street

    68 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right onto State Street

    41 m · 8 sec · State Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
259 mi · 98%
West Center Street
1.54 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.54 mi
I 15
0.37 mi
East Telegraph Street
0.09 mi
East Center Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

258 mi · 04h 11m

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
239.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kanosh
01h 49m from Washington
Leave By
9:44 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Washington and Chance Rain Showers near Orem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 262.7 miles (422.7 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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 130.7 miles from Washington and 131.9 miles from Orem.

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

The direct path is about 239.6 miles (385.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 9:44 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.09 one way or $72.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Washington and Chance Rain Showers near Orem.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Orem. Straight-line distance: 239.61 mi (385.62 km).

Washington

#1 Washington

City in Washington County, Kansas

Population31,939
Coordinates37.1305400, -113.5082900
Altitude851
CountryUnited States
Orem

#2 Orem

The second most populous city in Utah County, Utah.

Population98,970
Coordinates40.2969000, -111.6946500
Altitude1455
CountryUnited States
Start: (-113.508356, 37.130539)
End: South State Street (-111.694787, 40.296865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 423 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.27 gal
35.08 L · about $36.09
Round trip
$72.18
18.54 gal · 70.16 L
Estimated CO2
82.4 kg one way
Round trip: 164.8 kg / 363 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $36.09 $72.18
Mid-grade $4.23 $39.22 $78.44
Premium $4.55 $42.17 $84.34
Diesel $5.41 $50.17 $100.34

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Washington and Orem. The current time is 01:18:28.

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.