Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
79.5 mi
128 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Farr West, UT
Ken Cheung
Orem to Farr West is 79.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 29 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Utah's Mountain West region, primarily on surface roads. Expect a straightforward trip that's easy to accomplish in a single day. You'll navigate mostly local streets and parkways, making it a practical choice for a quick transfer between these two points.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 74.4 mi | 1h 19m |
| 2000 West | 2 mi | 3m |
| Canyon Parkway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Pioneer Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 152 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~7,671 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~342 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
22.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Orem, UT and Farr West, UT.
Start on US 89
Turn left onto SR 52
Take the exit
Merge onto I 15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
Take the exit
Turn left onto Pioneer Road
Turn right onto SR 126
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 39.7 miles from Orem, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.4 miles.
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 2.3 and 77.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward 400 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Pioneer Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$13.98 one way
$27.95 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $14.61 | $29.23 |
| premium | $4.99 | $15.62 | $31.24 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $16.75 | $33.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.35 | $3.82 |
| Efficient EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.96 | $3.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.8 | 0 | $11.13 | $5.09 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Orem on Wednesday
Local time
12:07 PM
MDT
Current temp
87°F
Sunny
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued June 2 at 11:02AM MDT until June 4 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Afternoon in Farr West on Wednesday
Local time
12:07 PM
MDT
Current temp
82°F
Sunny
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued June 2 at 11:02AM MDT until June 4 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
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.
This trip is mostly surface roads, with only about 2% of the drive on higher-speed highways. You'll spend the vast majority of your time on Veterans Memorial Highway and other local roads like 2000 West and Canyon Parkway. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 74.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. Be prepared for frequent intersections and changes in speed limits as you transition between different types of surface roads.
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 around 2.3 miles in.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 29m 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: 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; at 54.5 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
708 ft
Total Descent
1,216 ft
Highest Point
4,794 ft
~17 mi in
Elevation Range
572 ft
Notable High Points
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
Riverdale, UT
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 04:00-21:30; Sa 04:30-21:30; Su 05...
Visit websiteCafe
Later in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Roy, UT
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Cafe
Early in the drive, short detour
West Jordan, UT
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Later in the drive, short detour
Farmington, UT
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Th 05:00-21:00; Fr 05:00-21:30; Sa 05...
Visit websiteCafe
Early in the drive, short detour
South Jordan, UT
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Sa 05:30-19:00; Su 06:30-17:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, right off the route
American Fork, UT
Cuisine: sandwich;salad;soup
Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: pizza
Visit websiteRestaurant
Later in the drive, right off the route
Layton, UT
Hours: Mo-Th 10:30-19:30; Fr-Sa 10:30-20:30
Visit websiteRestaurant
Later in the drive, right off the route
Layton, UT
Cuisine: mexican
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
American Fork, UT
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su off
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
American Fork, UT
Cuisine: mexican
Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 10...
Visit websitePark
Near the end, short detour
Park
Near the end, short detour
Park
Near the end, short detour
Viewpoint
Around the midpoint, short detour
Park
Near the end, short detour
Attraction
Near the end, short detour
Yes
Near the start, right off the route
Museum
Near the end, short detour
UT
Museum
Around the midpoint, short detour
UT
Hours: Th-Sa 10:00-16:00
Visit websiteHeritage
Around the midpoint, short detour
Yes
Near the end, short detour
Roy, UT
Yes
Near the end, short detour
Motel
Near the end, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Founded 1877
Orem is a city in Utah's Wasatch Range.
Top landmarks
Founded 1858
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 79.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). 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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