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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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 00h 47m.
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.
The third most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers
Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance T-storms
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.
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Start on 1875 South
1 m · 2 sec · 1875 South
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Turn right onto 500 West
55 m · 31 sec · 500 West
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Continue on 500 West
2125 ft · 45 sec · 500 West
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Continue on Main Street
2004 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 2600 South
980 ft · 26 sec · 2600 South
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City
2101 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
8.2 mi · 9 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 Woods Cross 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
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Jordan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woods Cross and Orem. Straight-line distance: 41.04 mi (66.05 km).
#1 Woods Cross
City in Davis County, Utah, United States
| Population | 11,668 |
| Coordinates | 40.8716100, -111.8921600 |
| Altitude | 1334 |
| 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: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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