Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
25.7 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Heber City, UT
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Orem, UT
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Connecting Heber City to Orem, this 25.7-mile journey is a quick transition across the Mountain West, typically taking about 33 minutes to complete. Because the trip is so short, you can easily handle it as a straightforward day trip without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $4 on fuel, making this a very budget-friendly commute. The route relies primarily on US 189, ensuring a direct path between these two Utah locations. It serves as a practical, no-nonsense connection for travelers moving between these areas.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 189 | 17.9 mi | 20m |
| US Highway 189 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Center Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| North University Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 4800 North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Heber City, UT and Orem, UT.
Start on this road
Turn left onto US 40; US 189
Continue on US 189
Continue on US Highway 189
Continue on US 189
Continue on US 189
Turn right onto 4800 North
Continue on Center Street
Turn left onto US 89
Turn uturn onto US 89
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto US 40; US 189 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto 4800 North
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto US 89 / State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn uturn onto US 89 / State Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Regular Gas
$4.07 one way
$8.15 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.58 | $9.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.67 | $11.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Heber City on Tuesday
Local time
6:21 AM
MDT
Current temp
14°F
Snow Showers
Destination
Morning in Orem on Tuesday
Local time
6:21 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This highway-focused drive is defined by its efficiency, with 84% of the trip spent on major roads like US 189. You will experience a primary, uninterrupted stretch of 17.9 miles on US 189, which keeps the pace steady throughout the journey. The transition from Heber City into Orem feels streamlined as you move off the highway and onto local streets like Center Street. While the route is short, the reliance on high-speed roads means you should stay alert for changing traffic patterns as you approach your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 189 and US Highway 189. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 40; US 189 / South Main Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 40; US 189 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.5 miles (4800 North): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.5 miles (US 89 / State Street): Lane positioning matters here.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
Total Climb
217 ft
Total Descent
1,046 ft
Highest Point
5,617 ft
~1.8 mi in
Elevation Range
862 ft
Notable High Points
Orem is a city in Utah's Wasatch Range.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 25.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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