Origin
Nephi, UT
Morning in Nephi on Tuesday
Local time
6:21 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nephi, 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
52m
Distance
47.1 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nephi, UT
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Orem, UT
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Trip Overview
This 47.1-mile journey from Nephi to Orem in Utah's Mountain West region is a quick one, estimated to take just 52 minutes. It's designed as a single-day trip, so no need to worry about overnight stays. You'll navigate a network of local roads, including Veterans Memorial Highway and North Main Street, with no highway driving involved. Expect a fuel cost of around $7 for this short distance. The route feels like a straightforward local drive, perfect for a quick hop between towns without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 41.8 mi | 42m |
| North Main Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| West Center Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| East Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| State Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 41.8 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nephi, UT and Orem, UT.
1
Start on I 15 Bus; SR 28
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Main Street
2
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
3
Merge onto I 15
42 mi
·
42 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 271
Toward Orem, Center Street
Use the slight right lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork
448 ft
·
12 sec
Use the right lane.
6
Turn straight onto West Center Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Center Street
7
Continue on East Center Street
223 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Center Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Turn right
173 ft
·
13 sec
9
Turn sharp right onto US 89
135 ft
·
7 sec
·
State Street
10
Arrive at destination
US 89
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.5 miles from Nephi, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 47.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m 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
45.1 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
45.4 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
47 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
47.1 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
US 89 / State Street
Turn sharp right onto US 89 / State Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.46 one way
$14.93 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $7.82 | $15.65 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.40 | $16.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.40 | $20.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.95 | $2.26 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.59 | $3.01 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (63% 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
Morning in Orem on Tuesday
Local time
6:21 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be making frequent turns rather than cruising on long stretches of highway. With a 0% highway share, expect to be on city streets and local roads for the entire 47.1 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 41.8 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, suggesting that for a significant portion of the drive, you'll maintain a consistent pace. This driving profile implies a need for attention to navigation and speed limits as you move through populated areas.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.8 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 3.3 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 52m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Nephi, UT
Full guide →Nephi, population 6,443 (2020), is a city in Central Utah.
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 52m. Total distance: 47.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m 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 with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 41.8 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 3.3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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