Origin
Orem, UT
Late night in Orem on Tuesday
Local time
3:18 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orem, UT to Delta, 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 54m
Distance
97 mi
156 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m
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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Delta, UT
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Trip Overview
Orem to Delta is 97 miles and takes about 1 hour 54 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day drive primarily within Utah's Mountain West region. Expect a turn-heavy local drive experience rather than a long highway cruise. With only 97 miles, this trip is easily manageable for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. It's a practical option for connecting these two Utah communities without a significant time commitment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48.5 miles from Orem, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 42.2 mi | 42m |
| 100 North | 33.3 mi | 41m |
| Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | 15 mi | 17m |
| I 15 Bus | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| West Center Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| North 200 East | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| US 6 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| State Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 42.2 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orem, UT and Delta, 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 Vegas
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 15
42 mi
·
42 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 228
Toward I 15 Business, SR 28
6
Turn right onto I 15 Bus; SR 28
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 15 Bus; SR 28
7
Turn right onto SR 132
33 mi
·
41 min
·
100 North
8
Turn left onto US 6
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North 200 East
9
Continue on US 6
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
10
Turn slight right onto US 6
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6
11
Turn left onto 100 West
78 ft
·
2 sec
·
100 West
12
Arrive at destination
100 West
Trip Plan
Given this is a short, single-day drive of under two hours, you have considerable flexibility. Aim to depart from Orem anytime in the morning to allow for a relaxed pace and potential brief stops along the way, though no specific stops are noted on this route. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without turning is over 40 miles. The fuel cost is estimated at around $15, so ensure you have enough gas before leaving Orem to comfortably reach Delta. This drive is best completed before dusk.
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 48.5 miles from Orem, UT, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.2 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 21 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.5 miles or 54m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Delta, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 97 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 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 42.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.5 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 96.9 — 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.
6
44.1 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward I 15 Business, SR 28
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 228
Toward I 15 Business, SR 28
4
96.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 54m in
|
100 West
Turn left onto 100 West
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.37 one way
$30.74 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $16.11 | $32.22 |
| premium | $4.53 | $17.30 | $34.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.42 | $42.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.1 | 0 | $10.18 | $4.66 |
| Efficient EV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.49 | $3.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.8 | 0 | $13.58 | $6.21 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Delta, UT
Late night in Delta on Tuesday
Local time
3:18 AM
MDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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 54m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and...
10 mi from route
~25 min detour
$12
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by frequent turns, making it feel more like a local road trip than an interstate journey. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on local roads, with only about 25% of the drive on highways (indicated by a highway share of 4). The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 42.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. As you progress, the scenery will transition from the more populated areas around Orem to the more open landscapes as you approach Delta.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.2 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Center Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Orem, UT to Delta, UT is easy. At 1h 54m with 4% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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.
About the Cities
Starting in Orem, UT
Full guide →Orem is a city in Utah's Wasatch Range.
Arriving in Delta, UT
Full guide →Delta is a city in Central Utah and is a gateway to exploring the vast western desert of Utah. Nearby activities include off-highway vehicle recreation, ane rock-hounding.
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 54m. Total distance: 97 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42.2 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 — 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 Delta, 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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