Centerfield, UT to Orem, UT is 90.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 55 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway and SR 28, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, traveling between two points in Utah. It's a straightforward drive that offers a good balance of highway cruising and more local road navigation. Plan for a single-day journey, as the duration is quite manageable.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.4 miles from Centerfield, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 7m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
47.1 mi
47m
SR 28
38.7 mi
57m
Main Street
2.4 mi
4m
West Center Street
1.5 mi
3m
East Center Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
State Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 47.1 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centerfield, UT and Orem, UT.
1
Start on US 89
2.4 mi·4 min·Main Street
2
Continue on SR 28
30 mi·44 min·SR 28
3
At end of road, turn right onto SR 28
8.8 mi·13 min·SR 28
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
5
Merge onto I 15
47 mi·47 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 271Toward Orem, Center StreetUse the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
448 ft·12 sec
Use the right lane.
8
Turn straight onto West Center Street
1.5 mi·3 min·West Center Street
9
Continue on East Center Street
223 ft·7 sec·East Center Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Turn right
173 ft·13 sec
11
Turn sharp right onto US 89
135 ft·7 sec·State Street
12
Arrive at destination
US 89
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour 55 minute drive time, this is an easy same-day trip. Leaving Centerfield in the morning will allow you ample time to reach Orem without feeling rushed. While the drive isn't excessively long, consider a brief stop midway if needed, though with only 90.8 miles, it's likely not essential. Keep an eye on your fuel level, especially before heading out, as the $14 fuel cost is an estimate and you'll want to be prepared. The longest uninterrupted stretch is over 47 miles, so ensure you're comfortable with that duration of driving before you begin.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.4 miles from Centerfield, UT, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 20 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.4 miles or 1h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Orem, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Centerfield, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Centerfield, UT
This is one driving day of about 90.8 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Centerfield, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 47.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 41.7 and 90.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
41.7 mi into trip|~1h 3m in|I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
88.8 mi into trip|~1h 50m 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
89 mi into trip|~1h 50m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
90.7 mi into trip|~1h 54m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
90.7 mi into trip|~1h 55m in|US 89 / State Street
Turn sharp right onto US 89 / State Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.39 one way
$28.78 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$15.08
$30.16
premium
$4.53
$16.20
$32.39
diesel
$5.61
$20.05
$40.09
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.2
0
$9.53
$4.36
Efficient EV
22.7
0
$7.94
$3.63
EV Truck/SUV
36.3
0
$12.71
$5.81
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Centerfield, UT
Late night
in Centerfield on Tuesday
Local time
3:07 AM
MDT
Current temp
31°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Orem, UT
Late night
in Orem on Tuesday
Local time
3:07 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
33 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
1h 55m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and...
10 mi from route
~25 min detour
$12
near mile 90.8
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 43% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 47.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, providing a good opportunity for consistent speed. As you transition to SR 28 and then Main Street, expect the character of the road to become more local and potentially slower-paced. The drive gradually shifts from open road to more developed areas as you approach your destination.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.1 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 41.7 miles in near I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 55m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 41.7 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 88.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 89 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas 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.
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 41.7 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 88.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 89 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
