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Trip from Liberty, UT to Orem, UT

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 52m

Distance

91.1 mi

147 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 44m ★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 47m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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census-designated place in Weber County, Utah, United States

Liberty, UT

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city in Utah County, Utah, United States

Orem, UT

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Trip Overview

Spanning 93.5 miles, the drive from Liberty, UT to Orem, UT is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 43 minutes to complete. Because the route is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. You can expect to spend approximately $15 on fuel for this transit, making it a budget-friendly option for your Mountain West travels. Navigating via North Ogden Canyon Road, East 3100 North, and North 1050 East, you will move entirely through local roads rather than major interstates. If you are looking for a practical way to connect these two Utah communities, this path offers a reliable, no-frills transition.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

45.6 miles from Liberty, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 77 mi 1h 22m
North Ogden Canyon Road 4.6 mi 10m
2700 North 2.2 mi 3m
2600 North 2 mi 4m
Canyon Parkway 1.3 mi 2m
State Street 1.2 mi 2m
4100 North 0.8 mi 1m
North 1050 East 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 77 mi, about 1h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Liberty, UT and Orem, UT.

1

Start on 4100 North

0.8 mi · 1 min · 4100 North
2

Continue on North Ogden Canyon Road

4.6 mi · 10 min · North Ogden Canyon Road
3

Continue on East 3100 North

0.6 mi · 1 min · East 3100 North
4

Turn left onto North 1050 East

0.7 mi · 1 min · North 1050 East
5

Turn right onto 2600 North

2.0 mi · 4 min · 2600 North
Use the right lane.
6

Continue on SR 134

2.2 mi · 3 min · 2700 North
Use the straight lane.
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 15 South, I 84 East: Ogden Use the left lane.
8

Merge onto I 15; I 84

8.2 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 15

27 mi · 29 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 15

8.2 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 15

33 mi · 35 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 272 Toward SR 52: 800 North Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 21 sec
Toward SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on SR 52

1.3 mi · 2 min · Canyon Parkway
Use the left lane.
15

Turn right onto US 89

1.2 mi · 2 min · State Street
Use the right lane.
16

Turn uturn onto US 89

395 ft · 8 sec · State Street
17

Arrive at destination

US 89

Trip Plan

Since this 93.5-mile route is entirely local, you have the flexibility to plan your departure time around your own schedule without worrying about interstate traffic congestion. While the 1 hour and 43-minute duration is manageable in one go, be mindful that the turn-heavy nature of the roads means you will be actively steering for the duration of the trip. Ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave, as the $15 fuel cost estimate assumes a direct drive without unnecessary detours. Because there are no scheduled stops provided, pack any water or snacks you might need beforehand to keep yourself comfortable behind the wheel. Focus your attention on the transition points between North Ogden Canyon Road and the local turns, as these segments require the most frequent navigation.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.6 miles from Liberty, UT, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 20 miles or 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 45.6 miles or 1h in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Orem, UT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Liberty, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Liberty, UT

This is one driving day of about 91.1 miles and 1h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Liberty, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 77 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Davis County, Utah, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

North Salt Lake, UT

46 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Roy, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

North Salt Lake, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.6 miles from Liberty, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Orlando's Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Kaysville, Utah

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 32.6

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13852092284

Visit website

Antica Roma 🇮🇹 Italian Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Salt Lake City, Utah

1.2 mi

Spitz Mediterranean Street Food

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Salt Lake City, Utah

1.2 mi

Orlando's Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 32.6

Kaysville, Utah

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13852092284

Visit website

Antica Roma 🇮🇹 Italian Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 52.1

Salt Lake City, Utah

Hours: 5–9 pm

+18015320500

Visit website

Spitz Mediterranean Street Food

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 52.1

Salt Lake City, Utah

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18013640286

Visit website

Yamato Japanese Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 91.1

Orem, Utah

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+18012277100

Visit website

Villa Del Sol Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 91.1

Orem, Utah

Hours: 10:30 am–8:30 pm

+18017228585

Visit website

Midnimo Somali Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 52.1

Salt Lake City, Utah

Hours: 9:30 am–8 pm

+13852278481

Visit website

Curry Connect

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 65.1

Sandy, Utah

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+13852744177

Visit website

Mi Ranchito AF

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 84.6

American Fork, Utah

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18017566138

Visit website

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 19.5

Ogden, Utah

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+18017812900

Visit website

Cafe Plov&Borsch Food Truck

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 19.5

West Haven, Utah

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13856019649

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 91.1

Orem, Utah

+18887584389

Visit website

Loop Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 13

Ogden, Utah

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+18017100970

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 52.1

Salt Lake City, Utah

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 52.1

Salt Lake City, Utah

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

The Vine EV Charging Stations

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 91.1

Vineyard, Utah

EVgo Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 52.1

Salt Lake City, Utah

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 52.1

Salt Lake City, Utah

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 58.6

Taylorsville, Utah

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Fly High Trampoline Park Ogden

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 19.5

Ogden, Utah

Hours: 12–9 pm

+18016058777

Visit website

Butterfly Biosphere

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 78.1

Lehi, Utah

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+18017682300

Visit website

Escape Utah Sandy- Formerly Enigma Escape Games

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 65.1

Sandy, Utah

Hours: 2–10 pm

+13852168915

Visit website

Kangaroo Zoo

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 45.6

North Salt Lake, Utah

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+18012951900

Visit website

Pioneer Memorial Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 52.1

Salt Lake City, Utah

Hours: 9 am–4:30 pm

+18015326479

Visit website

Utah State Capitol

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 52.1

Salt Lake City, Utah

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18015383074

Visit website

Museum of Natural Curiosity at Thanksgiving Point

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 78.1

Lehi, Utah

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+18017682300

Visit website

Dimple Dell Regional Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 65.1

Sandy, Utah

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13854687275

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 6.7 and 91.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
6.7 mi into trip | ~15m in | 2600 North

Turn right onto 2600 North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
8
10.9 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the ramp toward I 15 South, I 84 East: Ogden

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 15 South, I 84 East: Ogden
7
88.3 mi into trip | ~1h 46m 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
88.5 mi into trip | ~1h 46m 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
91.1 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in | US 89 / State Street

Turn uturn onto US 89 / State Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.44 one way

$28.87 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $15.13 $30.26
premium $4.53 $16.25 $32.50
diesel $5.61 $20.11 $40.23

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.3 0 $9.57 $4.37
Efficient EV 22.8 0 $7.97 $3.64
EV Truck/SUV 36.4 0 $12.75 $5.83

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Liberty, UT

Late night in Liberty on Sunday

Local time

1:54 AM

MDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Orem, UT

Late night in Orem on Sunday

Local time

1:54 AM

MDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

1h 52m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Timpanogos Cave National Monument

Timpanogos Cave National Monument

National Monument

The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour $12 near mile 84.9
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This 93.5-mile journey is defined as a turn-heavy local drive, offering a much different experience than a high-speed interstate cruise. With a highway share of 0%, you should prepare for constant maneuvering through local surface streets rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of pavement. The road demands your full attention as you transition between North Ogden Canyon Road and local connectors like East 3100 North and North 1050 East. Because there are no designated stops along the way, the drive maintains a consistent, active pace throughout the entire 1 hour and 43 minutes behind the wheel. Expect a technical driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local road infrastructure.

Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 77 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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 6.7 miles in near 2600 North.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 91.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 6.7 miles (2600 North): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 88.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

High-altitude sections with notable climbs

5,120 ft 4,228 ft

Total Climb

969 ft

Total Descent

1,316 ft

Highest Point

5,120 ft

Elevation Range

892 ft

Notable High Points

4,560 ft at ~26 miles +177 ft prominence
4,304 ft at ~45.6 miles +53 ft prominence
4,588 ft at ~78.1 miles +41 ft prominence

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 91.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 77 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 6.7 miles (2600 North): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 88.3 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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