Traveling from Orem to Aurora covers 111.7 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 59 minutes. Since this is a straightforward trip within the Mountain West, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You can expect to spend approximately $18 on fuel, making it a very affordable journey. Because the total duration is under two hours, there is no need to worry about overnight logistics or mid-route lodging. This drive offers a practical way to navigate between these two Utah communities without the stress of an extended road trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
55.9 miles from Orem, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 57m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
81.6 mi
1h 20m
State Street
24.4 mi
29m
Main Street
2.7 mi
3m
West Center Street
1.6 mi
3m
US 50
0.7 mi
1m
100 North
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 81.6 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orem, UT and Aurora, UT.
1
Start on US 89
88 ft·3 sec·State Street
2
Turn left onto West Center Street
1.6 mi·3 min·West Center Street
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I 15 South: Las VegasUse the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 15
82 mi·1 hr 20 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi·29 sec
Exit 188Toward US 50 East: Scipio
6
Turn left onto US 50
0.7 mi·1 min·US 50
7
Turn right onto US 50
24 mi·29 min·State Street
Use the right lane.
8
Turn right onto SR 260
2.7 mi·3 min·Main Street
9
Turn right onto 100 North
30 ft·1 sec·100 North
10
Arrive at destination
100 North
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 59 minutes, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time. Since there are no scheduled stops required for this 111.7-mile trek, you can easily complete the drive in one go without needing to plan for rest breaks. Keep your $18 fuel budget in mind when filling up before you head out to ensure you don't have to make unnecessary detours. To get the most out of your drive, try to avoid peak traffic hours when passing through the local segments of State Street and Main Street. Paying close attention to the transition points between the highway and local roads will help you navigate the turns more smoothly.
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 55.9 miles from Orem, UT, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.6 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 25 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.9 miles or 57m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aurora, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Orem, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Orem, UT
This is one driving day of about 111.7 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Orem, 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 81.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 84.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|West Center Street
Turn left onto West Center Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.7 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
5
2 mi into trip|~4m 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.
5
83.6 mi into trip|~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward US 50 East: Scipio
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 188
Toward US 50 East: Scipio
6
84.6 mi into trip|~1h 26m in|US 50 / State Street
Turn right onto US 50 / State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.70 one way
$35.40 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$18.55
$37.11
premium
$4.53
$19.93
$39.85
diesel
$5.61
$24.66
$49.32
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.5
0
$11.73
$5.36
Efficient EV
27.9
0
$9.77
$4.47
EV Truck/SUV
44.7
0
$15.64
$7.15
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026
Origin
Orem, UT
Late night
in Orem on Tuesday
Local time
4:06 AM
MDT
Current temp
38°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 2 to 8 mph80% chanceLive forecast
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 12 at 9:47PM MDT until April 14 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Aurora, UT
Late night
in Aurora on Tuesday
Local time
4:06 AM
MDT
Current temp
30°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 6 to 16 mph46% chanceLive forecast
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 12 at 9:47PM MDT until April 14 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
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
8 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 59m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is characterized by a turn-heavy local feel, so stay alert as you navigate through town centers. You will spend the entirety of the journey on main roads, utilizing Veterans Memorial Highway, State Street, and Main Street. A significant portion of your time, specifically 81.6 miles, is spent on the longest uninterrupted stretch along the Veterans Memorial Highway. Because the route is 100% highway-based, you will maintain a consistent pace, though the transition between local streets and highway driving requires steady attention to changing speed limits.
Only 1% 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: 81.6 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 early in the drive near West Center Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 59m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Center Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The longest stretch is about 81.6 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: near the start (West Center Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Aurora, UT before heading back.
