How far is Woods Cross, UT from Orem, UT?

The driving distance from Woods Cross, UT to Orem, UT is about 48 miles (77.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41 miles (66 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
48.01 mi
00h 47m
Flight
41.04 mi
66.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.04 mi
Kilometers
66.05 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.01 mi
Kilometers
77.26 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orem
Thu, Apr 16, 2:33 AM MDT
Return by in Woods Cross
Thu, Apr 16, 3:21 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woods Cross
2026-04-16T01:45
Arrive Orem
Thu, Apr 16, 2:33 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woods Cross
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
South Jordan
UT

The third most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

From Woods Cross
23.7 mi
00h 23m
To Orem
24.4 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woods Cross and Orem.

  1. 1

    Start on 1875 South

    1 m · 2 sec · 1875 South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 500 West

    55 m · 31 sec · 500 West

  3. 3

    Continue on 500 West

    2125 ft · 45 sec · 500 West

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    2004 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 2600 South

    980 ft · 26 sec · 2600 South

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City

    2101 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 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 Woods Cross 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
43 mi · 90%
Canyon Parkway
1.27 mi · 3%
State Street
1.25 mi · 3%
500 West
0.44 mi · 1%
I 15 South
0.4 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.38 mi · 1%
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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
41 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Jordan
00h 23m from Woods Cross
Leave By
4:54 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers leaving Woods Cross 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 Woods Cross to Orem?

The road trip is about 48 miles (77.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

South Jordan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Woods Cross and 24.4 miles from Orem.

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

The direct path is about 41 miles (66 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 4:54 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.58 one way or $13.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers around Woods Cross and Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance T-storms near Orem.

Stop Ideas Near South Jordan

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Jordan, 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 South Jordan.

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

22 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

22 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

44 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

73 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woods Cross and Orem. Straight-line distance: 41.04 mi (66.05 km).

Woods Cross

#1 Woods Cross

City in Davis County, Utah, United States

Population11,668
Coordinates40.8716100, -111.8921600
Altitude1334
CountryUnited States
Orem

#2 Orem

The second most populous city in Utah County, Utah.

Population98,970
Coordinates40.2969000, -111.6946500
Altitude1455
CountryUnited States
Start: West 1875 South (-111.892157, 40.871588)
End: South State Street (-111.694787, 40.296865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.41 L · about $6.58
Round trip
$13.16
3.38 gal · 12.82 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.58 $13.16
Mid-grade $4.23 $7.15 $14.30
Premium $4.55 $7.69 $15.38
Diesel $5.41 $9.15 $18.29

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Woods Cross and Orem. The current time is 01:45:35.

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.