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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Millard County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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.
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Start on the route
6 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
15 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto North 100 East
32 m · 9 sec · North 100 East
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Turn right onto East Telegraph Street
151 m · 16 sec · East Telegraph Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2836 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 15
1972 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
258.4 mi · 4 hr 11 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 Washington 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
258 mi · 04h 11m
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 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).
#1 Washington
City in Washington County, Kansas
| Population | 31,939 |
| Coordinates | 37.1305400, -113.5082900 |
| Altitude | 851 |
| 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: 423 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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