Origin
Orem, UT
Late night in Orem on Tuesday
Local time
4:06 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orem, UT to Draper, 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
29m
Distance
23.6 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
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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Draper, UT
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Trip Overview
This short 23.6-mile journey from Orem, UT to Draper, UT is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 29 minutes to complete. With a modest fuel cost of around $4, it's an economical drive. The route primarily utilizes Veterans Memorial Highway and 12300 South, offering a local feel rather than extensive highway time, as only about 7% of the drive is on major highways. This trip is ideal for those looking for a quick, straightforward transit between two points within the Mountain West region. You won't need an overnight stay, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 19.1 mi | 20m |
| 12300 South | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Canyon Parkway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| US 89 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 970 East | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Draper Parkway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pioneer Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 19.1 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orem, UT and Draper, UT.
1
Start on US 89
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
State Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
2
Turn left onto SR 52
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Canyon Parkway
Use the left lane.
3
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Merge onto I 15
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit onto US 89
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 89
Exit 291
Toward SR 71: 12300 South
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 89
391 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 89
Toward SR 71: 12300 South, Draper
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on US 89; SR 71
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
12300 South
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on Draper Parkway
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Draper Parkway
9
Turn slight right onto 970 East
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
970 East
10
Turn right onto Pioneer Road
17 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pioneer Road
11
Turn left
141 ft
·
10 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 21.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SR 52 / Canyon Parkway
Turn left onto SR 52 / Canyon Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m 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
2.7 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.
7
21.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 89
Take the exit onto US 89 toward SR 71: 12300 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 291
Toward SR 71: 12300 South
9
21.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 89
Keep slight right at fork onto US 89 toward SR 71: 12300 South, Draper
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SR 71: 12300 South, Draper
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.74 one way
$7.48 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Draper, UT
Late night in Draper on Tuesday
Local time
4:06 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m 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 turn-heavy local drive for most of this route, with only a small portion on higher-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 19.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, providing a brief period of less frequent turns. As you progress, the road shifts between these main arteries, offering a varied driving experience that keeps you engaged without being overly demanding. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; it's more about navigating local thoroughfares connecting communities.
Only 7% 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: 19.1 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near SR 52 / Canyon Parkway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 23.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (SR 52 / Canyon Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 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 Draper, UT
Full guide →Draper is a city in Utah.
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 29m. Total distance: 23.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. 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 Draper, 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 1.1 miles (SR 52 / Canyon Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 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 Draper, 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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