Origin
Highland, UT
Late night in Highland on Tuesday
Local time
2:45 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Highland, 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
22m
Distance
12.8 mi
21 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 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Highland, UT
Sandra Seitamaa
Orem, UT
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Trip Overview
Highland to Orem is 12.8 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Utah's Mountain West region, offering a straightforward local drive. It's a quick connection perfect for a brief relocation or a quick errand. Given its minimal distance and duration, you won't need to worry about extensive planning or overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| 100 East | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| State Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Canyon Parkway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Alpine Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| 500 East | 1 mi | 1m |
| North 5600 West | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West 10400 North | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 4.2 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland, UT and Orem, UT.
1
Start on West 10680 North
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
West 10680 North
2
Turn right onto North 5600 West
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North 5600 West
3
Turn left onto West 10400 North
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
West 10400 North
4
Turn right onto SR 74
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Alpine Highway
5
Continue on SR 74
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
100 East
6
Turn left onto US 89
433 ft
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 89
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
8
Turn right onto SR 180
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
500 East
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
10
Merge onto I 15
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 272
Toward SR 52: 800 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on SR 52
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Canyon Parkway
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto US 89
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
State Street
Use the right lane.
15
Turn uturn onto US 89
395 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Street
16
Arrive at destination
US 89
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 12.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 89 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 89 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
SR 180 / 500 East
Turn right onto SR 180 / 500 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
9.9 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
10.2 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
12.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 89 / State Street
Turn uturn onto US 89 / State Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.03 one way
$4.06 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.13 | $4.25 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.28 | $4.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
2:45 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
2 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
22m 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 frequent turns, making it a highly interactive drive rather than a simple highway cruise. With only a 10% highway share, expect to navigate local roads for most of the journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 4.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. You'll primarily be on Veterans Memorial Highway, 100 East, and State Street, so keep your attention sharp for changing traffic patterns and signals.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.2 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 around 3.9 miles in near US 89 / Main Street.
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 11 decision points packed into just 12.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (US 89 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles (SR 180 / 500 East): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 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 Highland, UT to Orem, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Sundance along the way.
Sundance
10.2 mi in
|
~17m
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 22m. Total distance: 12.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m 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 4.2 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: at 3.9 miles (US 89 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles (SR 180 / 500 East): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 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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