Origin
Keigley, UT
Late night in Keigley on Tuesday
Local time
4:39 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Keigley, 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
40m
Distance
28.4 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Keigley, UT
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Orem, UT
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Trip Overview
This 28.4-mile drive from Keigley, UT to Orem, UT is a straightforward, short trip that can easily be completed in about 40 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $5, it's an economical option for a quick journey. The route primarily utilizes Veterans Memorial Highway and West Center Street, offering a local driving experience with no highway driving. It's perfectly suited as a single-day trip within the Mountain West region of Utah. You'll find this route to be a turn-heavy local drive, making it ideal for a spontaneous outing or a quick errand run.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 21.1 mi | 22m |
| West Center Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Mountain Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West 12000 South Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| South 4600 West Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West 11900 South Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 800 South | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 12000 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 21.1 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keigley, UT and Orem, UT.
1
Start on this road
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right
76 ft
·
10 sec
3
Turn left onto 1175 East
438 ft
·
23 sec
·
1175 East
4
Turn left onto SR 141
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Mountain Road
5
Turn right onto 12000 South
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
12000 South
6
Continue on West 12000 South Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West 12000 South Street
7
Continue on West 12000 South
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
West 12000 South
8
Continue on West 11900 South Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 11900 South Street
9
Turn left onto South 4600 West Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South 4600 West Street
10
Continue on South 1700 West
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1700 West
11
Turn right onto 800 South
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
800 South
12
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
13
Merge onto I 15; US 6
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 271
Toward Orem, Center Street
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
448 ft
·
12 sec
Use the right lane.
16
Turn straight onto West Center Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Center Street
17
Continue on East Center Street
223 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Center Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Turn right
173 ft
·
13 sec
19
Turn sharp right onto US 89
135 ft
·
7 sec
·
State Street
20
Arrive at destination
US 89
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 26.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Navigation decision point
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~13m 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
26.4 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
26.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.50 one way
$9.00 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $4.72 | $9.43 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.07 | $10.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.27 | $12.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
4:39 AM
MDT
Current temp
74°F
Sunny
SSW 5 mph
0% 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m 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 on this route, with 0% of the journey on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 21.1 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a good segment of uninterrupted driving before navigating local roads like West Center Street and Mountain Road. While not a high-speed freeway experience, it provides a consistent pace as you move through the area. This drive is characterized by its local road feel, making it an accessible and predictable journey for most vehicles.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.1 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.
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 28.4 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (I 15; US 6 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 40m. Total distance: 28.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m 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 21.1 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 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (I 15; US 6 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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