Origin
Mount Pleasant, UT
Late night in Mount Pleasant on Sunday
Local time
1:54 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Pleasant, 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 19m
Distance
63.9 mi
103 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Pleasant, UT
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Orem, UT
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Trip Overview
This 63.9-mile drive from Mount Pleasant to Orem, Utah, is a straightforward 1-hour and 19-minute journey, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily navigate Highway 89 and Veterans Memorial Highway, with a portion on the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway. The estimated fuel cost is around $10, and with no designated stops, you have the flexibility to decide where and when to pause. Both your origin and destination are within the Mountain West region, offering a consistent scenic backdrop. This route is perfectly suited for a single day of travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 89 | 28.4 mi | 34m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 12.5 mi | 13m |
| Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | 10.5 mi | 12m |
| South Main | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| East US-6 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| West Center Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| North State Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 89
— 28.4 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant, UT and Orem, UT.
1
Start on US 89
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Street
2
Continue on US 89
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
South Main
3
Keep slight left at fork onto US 89
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
State Street
4
Continue on US 89
28 mi
·
34 min
·
Highway 89
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 89
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on US 6
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East US-6
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 15
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 271
Toward Orem, Center Street
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
448 ft
·
12 sec
Use the right lane.
12
Turn straight onto West Center Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Center Street
13
Continue on East Center Street
223 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Center Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn right
173 ft
·
13 sec
15
Turn sharp right onto US 89
135 ft
·
7 sec
·
State Street
16
Arrive at destination
US 89
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.9 miles from Mount Pleasant, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 35 and 62.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
35 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
US 6; US 89 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 89 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
49.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
5
49.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
61.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m 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
62.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.13 one way
$20.25 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $10.61 | $21.23 |
| premium | $4.53 | $11.40 | $22.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.11 | $28.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.71 | $3.07 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.95 | $4.09 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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 Sunday
Local time
1:54 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
1 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 19m 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 mixed drive on this route, with about 50% of the journey taking place on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 28.4 miles on Highway 89. This road offers a blend of driving experiences, moving from more open highway sections to potentially more local road segments as you approach your destination. It's not an all-highway grind, nor is it a consistently winding backroad; rather, it provides a varied pace for your travels.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.4 mi on Highway 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 35 miles in near US 6; US 89 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.9 miles you will encounter 8 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 35 miles (US 6; US 89 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 49.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.4 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 63.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.4 miles on Highway 89. 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 35 miles (US 6; US 89 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 49.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.4 miles (I 15 / 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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