Origin
Alpine, UT
Late night in Alpine on Tuesday
Local time
2:05 AM
MDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alpine, UT to Orem, UT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
13.8 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alpine, UT
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Orem, UT
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Trip Overview
Alpine, UT to Orem, UT is 13.8 miles and takes about 23 minutes via North County Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Mountain West region, connecting two points in Utah. Expect a local feel with frequent turns, making it a straightforward, quick trip. It's an easy addition to a larger itinerary or a convenient shuttle for local errands.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North County Boulevard | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 3 mi | 3m |
| Canyon Parkway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Canyon Crest Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North 4800 West | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Pleasant Grove Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North County Boulevard
— 5.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpine, UT and Orem, UT.
1
Start on West Center Street
41 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Center Street
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Enter roundabout onto East Canyon Crest Road
243 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Canyon Crest Road
4
Continue on East Canyon Crest Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Canyon Crest Road
5
Continue on North 4800 West
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
North 4800 West
6
Continue on SR 129
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
North County Boulevard
7
Turn right onto SR 135
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Pleasant Grove Boulevard
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 15 South: Provo
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 15
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 272
Toward SR 52: 800 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on SR 52
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Canyon Parkway
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto US 89
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
State Street
Use the right lane.
14
Turn uturn onto US 89
395 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Street
15
Arrive at destination
US 89
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 7.2 and 13.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
7.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
SR 135 / Pleasant Grove Boulevard
Turn right onto SR 135 / Pleasant Grove Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
7.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Turn left toward I 15 South: Provo
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 15 South: Provo
7
10.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward SR 52: 800 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 272
Toward SR 52: 800 North
9
11.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance
7
13.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 89 / State Street
Turn uturn onto US 89 / State Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.19 one way
$4.37 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.46 | $4.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Orem, UT
Late night in Orem on Tuesday
Local time
2:05 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by its turn-heavy local drive profile, with a highway share of only 9%. You'll navigate through a mix of residential and commercial areas, experiencing frequent changes in direction. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 5.5 miles along North County Boulevard. Expect to be engaged with the driving, as this isn't a monotonous highway cruise but rather a series of connections through populated areas.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.5 mi on North County Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.2 miles in near SR 135 / Pleasant Grove Boulevard.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 13.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.2 miles (SR 135 / Pleasant Grove Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Alpine, UT to Orem, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Sundance along the way.
Sundance
11.1 mi in
|
~18m
About the Cities
Arriving in Orem, UT
Full guide →Orem is a city in Utah's Wasatch Range.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 13.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.5 miles on North County Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Orem, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.2 miles (SR 135 / Pleasant Grove Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Orem, UT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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