Origin
Granite, UT
Late night in Granite on Tuesday
Local time
4:06 AM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Granite, 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
43m
Distance
30.1 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Granite, UT
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Orem, UT
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Trip Overview
This 30.1-mile drive from Granite, UT to Orem, UT takes approximately 43 minutes and is best suited as a single-day trip. You'll navigate primarily via Veterans Memorial Highway and Wasatch Boulevard, with a brief stint on 12300 South. The route offers a practical journey through the Mountain West region, with an estimated fuel cost of around $5. Given its short duration, this trip is ideal for a quick commute or a leisurely afternoon excursion without the need for an overnight stay. It's a straightforward connection between two points within the same state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 19 mi | 20m |
| Wasatch Boulevard | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| 12300 South | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Canyon Parkway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Draper Parkway | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 1670 East | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| US 89 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 19 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Granite, UT and Orem, UT.
1
Start on 9800 South
114 ft
·
8 sec
·
9800 South
2
Turn right onto 3100 East
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
3100 East
3
Turn slight right onto Mt Jordan Road
145 ft
·
13 sec
·
Mt Jordan Road
4
Turn left onto Dimple Dell Road
452 ft
·
17 sec
·
Dimple Dell Road
5
Turn left onto Bell Canyon Road
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Bell Canyon Road
6
Turn right onto Wasatch Boulevard
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Wasatch Boulevard
7
Turn left onto 1700 East
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
1700 East
8
Continue on 1670 East
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
1670 East
9
Continue on Draper Parkway
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Draper Parkway
10
Continue on 12300 South
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
12300 South
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the ramp onto US 89
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
US 89
12
Merge onto I 15; US 89
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 272
Toward SR 52: 800 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on SR 52
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Canyon Parkway
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto US 89
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
State Street
Use the right lane.
17
Turn uturn onto US 89
395 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Street
18
Arrive at destination
US 89
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 30 — 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
|
3100 East
Turn right onto 3100 East
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Dimple Dell Road
Turn left onto Dimple Dell Road
Navigation decision point
7
27.2 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
27.4 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
30 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
US 89 / State Street
Turn uturn onto US 89 / State Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.77 one way
$9.54 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.65 | $13.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
4:06 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
22 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
43m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 30.1-mile journey. With only a 9% highway share, the majority of your time will be spent on local roads like Veterans Memorial Highway and Wasatch Boulevard. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 19 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. This type of route often means more frequent changes in speed and direction, requiring your attention as you navigate through varied local environments. It's less about open highway cruising and more about engaging with the local road network.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
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 early in the drive near 3100 East.
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 10 decision points packed into just 30.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (3100 East): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Dimple Dell Road): Navigation decision point; at 27.2 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 Granite, UT to Orem, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Sundance along the way.
Sundance
27.4 mi in
|
~37m
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 43m. Total distance: 30.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m 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 19 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 (3100 East): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Dimple Dell Road): Navigation decision point; at 27.2 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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