Origin
Moroni, UT
Late night in Moroni on Tuesday
Local time
4:39 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moroni, 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
1h 18m
Distance
67.9 mi
109 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moroni, UT
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Orem, UT
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Trip Overview
Moroni, UT to Orem, UT is 67.9 miles and takes about 1h 18m via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Mountain West region, entirely within Utah, offering a straightforward local journey. It's a relatively short trip, making it ideal for a single-day excursion. You'll navigate primarily local roads rather than major highways, so expect a more community-focused experience. The $11 fuel cost suggests it's an economical option for a quick trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 44.8 mi | 44m |
| Duck Springs Drive | 20.8 mi | 27m |
| West Center Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| East Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| State Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 17200 North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 44.8 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moroni, UT and Orem, UT.
1
Start on CR 2482
69 ft
·
7 sec
·
17200 North
2
Turn left onto SR 132
21 mi
·
27 min
·
Duck Springs Drive
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 15 North
4
Merge onto I 15
45 mi
·
44 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 271
Toward Orem, Center Street
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
448 ft
·
12 sec
Use the right lane.
7
Turn straight onto West Center Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Center Street
8
Continue on East Center Street
223 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Center Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn right
173 ft
·
13 sec
10
Turn sharp right onto US 89
135 ft
·
7 sec
·
State Street
11
Arrive at destination
US 89
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34 miles from Moroni, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 21.1 and 67.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
21.1 mi into trip
|
~28m 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.
8
66 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m 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
66.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
67.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
67.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
US 89 / State Street
Turn sharp right onto US 89 / State Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.76 one way
$21.52 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $11.28 | $22.56 |
| premium | $4.53 | $12.11 | $24.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.99 | $29.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.13 | $3.26 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.51 | $4.35 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
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
28°F
Mostly Clear
NNE 3 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
35 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 18m 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?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you won't be spending much time on high-speed highways – in fact, the highway share is 0%. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 44.8 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway. As you progress, the road will likely transition through various local streets, indicated by the mentions of Duck Springs Drive and West Center Street. Prepare for frequent turns and a driving experience that keeps you connected to the local landscape rather than isolated on a freeway.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.8 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 21.1 miles in near I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 18m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 21.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 66 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 1h 18m. Total distance: 67.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.8 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 21.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 66 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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