Origin
Lehi, UT
Late night in Lehi on Tuesday
Local time
3:07 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lehi, 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
17m
Distance
11.7 mi
19 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 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lehi, UT
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Orem, UT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Lehi and Orem, this 12.4-mile trip is a quick and straightforward journey through the Mountain West. You can easily complete the drive in about 18 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing. Budgeting for the trip is simple, as you should expect to spend roughly $2 on fuel. Because the route relies entirely on local roads rather than interstate highways, it offers a more grounded experience than a high-speed commute. Since there are no formal stops required along the way, it is an efficient way to transit between these two Utah cities without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Canyon Parkway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Center Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 300 North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 100 West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 7.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lehi, UT and Orem, UT.
1
Start on 100 West
101 ft
·
11 sec
·
100 West
2
Turn left onto West 300 North
428 ft
·
22 sec
·
West 300 North
3
Turn right onto Center Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Center Street
4
Turn left onto Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 15
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 272
Toward SR 52: 800 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on SR 52
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Canyon Parkway
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto US 89
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
State Street
Use the right lane.
11
Turn uturn onto US 89
395 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Street
12
Arrive at destination
US 89
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 11.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~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.
7
8.8 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
9.1 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
11.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 89 / State Street
Turn uturn onto US 89 / State Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.85 one way
$3.71 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.09 | $4.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.58 | $5.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 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 | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
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
3:07 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
17m 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 as you navigate through the heart of the region. With 0% highway share, you will spend your entire 18-minute transit on surface streets like West 300 North, Center Street, and Main Street. There are no extended, monotonous stretches to contend with here, as your longest uninterrupted segment on West 300 North is 0 miles. Instead, the route demands your full attention as you transition between multiple local roads. It is a practical, functional drive that prioritizes connectivity over high-speed cruising.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.5 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 1.1 miles in.
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 9 decision points packed into just 11.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 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 Lehi, UT to Orem, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Sundance along the way.
Sundance
9.1 mi in
|
~11m
About the Cities
Starting in Lehi, UT
Full guide →Founded 1850
Lehi is a city in the Wasatch Range in Utah, United States. Lehi is a city of 50,000 that is known for Lehi Roller Mills and Thanksgiving Point.
Top landmarks
- • Harry B. Merrihew Drugstore — historic commercial building in Lehi, Utah, United States
- • Lehi Main Street Historic District — historic district in Lehi, Utah, United States
- • Lehi North Branch Meetinghouse — historic building in Lehi, Utah, United States
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 17m. Total distance: 11.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m 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 7.5 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 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 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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