Origin
Benjamin, UT
Late night in Benjamin on Tuesday
Local time
4:17 AM
MDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Benjamin, 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
28m
Distance
21.3 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Benjamin, UT
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Orem, UT
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Benjamin and Orem is a quick 21.3-mile trip that typically takes about 28 minutes to complete. Because this route is entirely within the Mountain West region of Utah, it functions perfectly as a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via Veterans Memorial Highway, West Center Street, and 8000 South. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $3, this journey is both efficient and budget-friendly. It is a straightforward connection, ideal for those needing to move between these two areas without the hassle of a long-haul commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 16.4 mi | 17m |
| West Center Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| 8000 South | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| 3200 West | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| SR 164 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| State Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 7300 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 16.4 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benjamin, UT and Orem, UT.
1
Start on this road
55 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto SR 147
111 ft
·
7 sec
·
7300 South
3
Turn right onto SR 115
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
3200 West
4
Turn left onto 8000 South
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
8000 South
5
Continue on SR 164
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
SR 164
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
7
Merge onto I 15; US 6
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 271
Toward Orem, Center Street
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
448 ft
·
12 sec
Use the right lane.
10
Turn straight onto West Center Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Center Street
11
Continue on East Center Street
223 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Center Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Turn right
173 ft
·
13 sec
13
Turn sharp right onto US 89
135 ft
·
7 sec
·
State Street
14
Arrive at destination
US 89
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 147 / 7300 South
Turn left onto SR 147 / 7300 South
Navigation decision point
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 15; US 6 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15; US 6 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
19.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward Orem, Center Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 271
Toward Orem, Center Street
7
19.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
21.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.38 one way
$6.75 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $3.54 | $7.08 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
4:17 AM
MDT
Current temp
26°F
Slight Chance Snow Showers
NW 6 mph
18% chance
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
12 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, meaning you won't encounter the high-speed, long-distance stretches typical of major freeways. The longest uninterrupted portion of your trip covers 16.4 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway. As you navigate the transition from Benjamin to Orem, the road character remains technical due to the frequent turns. You will experience a steady, hands-on driving environment that keeps you engaged throughout the entire 28-minute duration.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.4 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 147 / 7300 South.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.3 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 147 / 7300 South): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (I 15; US 6 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 28m. Total distance: 21.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m 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 16.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (SR 147 / 7300 South): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (I 15; US 6 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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