Orem to Enoch is 208 miles and takes about 3 hours 32 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a single-day trip entirely within Utah's Mountain West region. Expect a driving experience characterized by frequent turns rather than long, straight highway stretches. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, this route offers a straightforward journey between two points in the state, making it ideal for those seeking an efficient drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
104 miles from Orem, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 44m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
199.9 mi
3h 15m
Old US Highway 91
4.7 mi
8m
West Center Street
1.6 mi
3m
Enoch Road
0.6 mi
2m
East Midvalley Road
0.5 mi
<1m
State Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 199.9 mi, about 3h 15m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 111 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~3,644 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,249
Quietest
2 AM
~188 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
19.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orem, UT and Enoch, 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
200 mi·3 hr 15 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward Summit, Enoch
6
Turn right onto Old US Highway 91
4.7 mi·8 min·Old US Highway 91
7
Turn right onto East Midvalley Road
0.5 mi·53 sec·East Midvalley Road
8
Turn right onto Enoch Road
0.6 mi·2 min·Enoch Road
9
Arrive at destination
Enoch Road
Trip Plan
Given the 3 hour 32 minute duration, you can comfortably depart Orem any time in the morning and arrive in Enoch with plenty of daylight to spare. With only one recommended stop, plan to consolidate your needs before setting out or during your single break. The fuel cost is estimated at $33, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before leaving Orem, as local roads can sometimes have fewer service stations than major interstates. Pay close attention to your navigation, especially as you move between Veterans Memorial Highway and Old US Highway 91 to ensure you stay on the most efficient path.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 104 miles from Orem, UT, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 199.9 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 46 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104 miles or 1h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Enoch, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Orem, UT
This is one driving day of about 208 miles and 3h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Orem, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 199.9 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 202.2 — 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
201.9 mi into trip|~3h 20m in
Take the exit toward Summit, Enoch
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Summit, Enoch
3
202.2 mi into trip|~3h 20m in|Old US Highway 91
Turn right onto Old US Highway 91
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.42 one way
$64.84 round trip
$3.96/gal25.4 MPG avg73 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.17
$34.17
$68.35
premium
$4.47
$36.64
$73.27
diesel
$4.80
$39.27
$78.55
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
62.4
0
$21.84
$9.98
Efficient EV
52
0
$18.20
$8.32
EV Truck/SUV
83.2
1
$29.12
$13.31
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Orem, UT
Evening
in Orem on Saturday
Local time
7:28 PM
MDT
Current temp
70°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
ENE 3 mph10% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 6:48PM MDT until July 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 6:32PM MDT until July 18 at 7:45PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Enoch, UT
Evening
in Enoch on Saturday
Local time
7:28 PM
MDT
Current temp
66°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
SSW 5 mph33% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 6:48PM MDT until July 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 6:32PM MDT until July 18 at 7:45PM 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
4 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
3h 32m 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.
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
Crowning the Grand Staircase, Cedar Breaks sits at over 10,000 feet and looks down into a half-mile deep geologic amphitheater. Come wander among timeless bristlecone pines, stand in lush meadows of w...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
$10
near mile 200.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route leans heavily towards local roads, with a highway share of only 2%. You'll encounter a "Turn-heavy local drive" profile, meaning you'll be navigating a series of smaller roads and intersections rather than cruising on a continuous interstate. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 199.9 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, which will likely form the backbone of your journey. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires attention to navigation as you transition between different local road segments.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 199.9 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 3h 32m drive. You will face about 7 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.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 199.9 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 10 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 and Cedar Breaks National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Enoch, UT, but most travelers stay overnight.
