Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 13, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
58.5 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orem, UT
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Coalville, UT
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Orem to Coalville is 58.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 10 minutes via South Main Street and Provo Canyon Road, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, specifically in Utah. Expect a drive that primarily uses surface roads, offering a more local feel than a pure interstate experience. It's a straightforward, short hop that's easy to fit into a day's travel plan.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | 17.5 mi | 20m |
| Provo Canyon Road | 17.4 mi | 19m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 15.2 mi | 16m |
| US Highway 189 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| East Center Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| North University Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| US 189 | 1 mi | 1m |
| 4800 North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~474 veh/hr typical · worst 546
Quietest
2 AM
~55 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 9 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Orem, UT and Coalville, UT.
Start on US 89
Turn right onto East Center Street
Continue on 4800 North
Turn left onto US 189
Continue on US 189
Continue on US Highway 189
Continue on US 189
Turn left onto US 40; US 189
Take the exit onto US 189
Merge onto I 80; US 189
Take the exit
Turn right onto SR 280
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 29.2 miles from Orem, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 58.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto East Center Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto US 40; US 189 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 80; US 189 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 280 East: Coalville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$10.25 one way
$20.50 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.66 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
| premium | $4.98 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $13.74 | $27.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.14 | $2.81 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.19 | $3.74 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Orem on Sunday
Local time
9:55 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Morning in Coalville on Sunday
Local time
9:55 AM
MDT
Current temp
50°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
You'll spend about 8% of this 58.5-mile drive on highways. The majority of the route is on surface roads, with your longest continuous stretch on South Main Street covering 17.5 miles. Expect to transition from urban surface streets in Orem onto Provo Canyon Road, a scenic route that eventually becomes Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Keep an eye out for merging traffic as you transition between these road types.
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 East Center Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 10m 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 (East Center Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 miles (US 40; US 189 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 42.5 miles (I 80; US 189 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
Total Climb
1,967 ft
Total Descent
1,159 ft
Highest Point
6,693 ft
~37.6 mi in
Elevation Range
1,920 ft
Notable High Points
Founded 1877
Orem is a city in Utah's Wasatch Range.
Top landmarks
Founded 1859
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 58.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (8%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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