Road Trips from Orem, UT
Orem is your jumping-off point for a variety of Utah adventures, whether you're looking for a quick escape or a longer drive. You've got options ranging from under 1.5 hours to nearly 3 hours, with most routes featuring flat terrain and access to parks. Several nearby destinations offer a good drive score, making them ideal for a day trip without feeling rushed. Consider these if you want a mix of highway and surface roads, or if you're keen on exploring areas with national monuments close by.
Total Routes
19
Shortest
0.4h
With Parks Nearby
18
Under 2 hours
10 total in this range
Stansbury park, UT
1h 14m64.1 mi one way
This 1.2-hour drive to Stansbury Park is the closest option, offering a good drive score of 9. It's a good choice if you want a shorter trip that still gets you out of town quickly, featuring mixed highway and surface roads. You'll have access to parks nearby, including Timpanogos Cave National Monument, and the terrain is mostly flat.
Pleasant View, UT
1h 32m82.6 mi one way
Farr West, UT
1h 29m79.5 mi one way
At 1.5 hours, Farr West is a solid choice for a day trip with a drive score of 7. The route primarily uses surface roads, making for a straightforward drive. Like many options from Orem, it offers access to parks, with Timpanogos Cave National Monument noted nearby. The terrain is predominantly flat.
Plain City, UT
1h 35m83.7 mi one way
This 1.6-hour drive to Plain City offers a route predominantly on surface roads with a drive score of 7. It's a bit longer than some other options, providing a slightly more extended outing. You’ll be able to access parks, including Timpanogos Cave National Monument, and the drive itself is mostly flat terrain.
West Haven, UT
1h 27m73.9 mi one way
West Haven is a 1.5-hour drive from Orem, featuring a drive score of 7 and mostly surface roads. This destination is comparable in time to Farr West but offers a different endpoint. Parks are accessible, with Timpanogos Cave National Monument nearby, and the terrain is mostly flat.
Full-day getaway
Wendover, UT
2h 39m158.5 mi one way
This is your longest day trip option at 2.7 hours, heading to Wendover with a high drive score of 9. The route is mostly highway, making it a faster drive despite the distance. You'll have access to parks like Timpanogos Cave National Monument, and the terrain remains mostly flat.
Enoch, UT
3h 32m208 mi one way
River Heights, UT
2h 15m119.1 mi one way
River Heights is a 2.3-hour drive, scoring an 8 for its drive and predominantly using surface roads. This is a longer excursion, suitable for a full day out. Notable for its high-altitude sections with climbs, this route also provides access to Timpanogos Cave National Monument and Golden Spike National Historical Park.
Cedar City, UT
3h 34m213.9 mi one way
Paradise, UT
2h 18m120.9 mi one way
Weekend trip
Browse by Mood
Stansbury park, UT
1h 14m64.1 mi one way
Wendover, UT
2h 39m158.5 mi one way
Enoch, UT
3h 32m208 mi one way
River Heights, UT
2h 15m119.1 mi one way
Wendover, UT
2h 39m158.5 mi one way
Hildale, UT
4h 47m277.5 mi one way
Monticello, UT
5h 1m251.3 mi one way
Cedar City, UT
3h 34m213.9 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers pleasant driving conditions across Orem's nearby routes, with Timpanogos Cave National Monument accessible for early exploration.
Summer
Summer is ideal for longer drives to places like Wendover or River Heights, with all parks remaining open and terrain generally clear.
Fall
Fall provides scenic drives, especially on routes leading to areas with historical parks like Golden Spike National Historical Park.
Winter
Winter driving is generally favorable on the flatter routes, though high-altitude sections on the River Heights trip may require caution.
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