How far is Wendover, UT from Orem, UT?
The driving distance from Wendover, UT to Orem, UT is about 154.7 miles (249 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.8 miles (204 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Tooele County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wendover and Orem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wendover and Orem.
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Start on the route
6 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Wendover Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Wendover Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 80 East: Salt Lake City
1.2 km · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
117.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 15 South: Cheyenne, Las Vegas
1715 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
33.2 mi · 36 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 52: 800 North
1089 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance
781 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on Canyon Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Canyon Parkway
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Turn right onto State Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · State Street
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Turn uturn onto State Street
120 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 Wendover 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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
118 mi · 01h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wendover 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 Wendover to Orem?
The road trip is about 154.7 miles (249 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Grantsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79 miles from Wendover and 75.7 miles from Orem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.8 miles (204 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 1:58 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.26 one way or $42.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wendover and Chance Rain Showers near Orem.
Stop Ideas Near Grantsville
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 Grantsville.
Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub
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Provo
Ogden, Utah
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wendover and Orem. Straight-line distance: 126.76 mi (204 km).
#1 Wendover
City in Tooele County, Utah, United States
| Population | 1,483 |
| Coordinates | 40.7371500, -114.0375100 |
| Altitude | 1308 |
| 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: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $21.26 | $42.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $23.10 | $46.20 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $24.84 | $49.68 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $29.55 | $59.10 |
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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