Origin
Orem, UT
Late night in Orem on Sunday
Local time
1:54 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orem, UT to Genola, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
32.7 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 41m
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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Genola, UT
Emilio Sánchez Hernández
Trip Overview
Orem, UT to Genola, UT is 32.7 miles and takes about 43m via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah. It's a local road trip, meaning you'll likely be navigating through communities rather than covering vast, open landscapes. Given its short distance and duration, this is a perfect candidate for a same-day excursion. Consider this trip if you're looking for a straightforward, quick journey between these two Utah locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 25.3 mi | 26m |
| Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| West Center Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 3m |
| 800 South | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| US 6 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 25.3 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orem, UT and Genola, 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
25 mi
·
26 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit onto US 6
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
US 6
Exit 244
Toward US 6 West
6
Turn right onto US 6
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
7
Continue on US 6
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
9
Turn left onto 800 South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
800 South
10
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31.2 — 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
27.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
US 6
Take the exit onto US 6 toward US 6 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 244
Toward US 6 West
4
31.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.18 one way
$10.36 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.83 | $11.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Genola, UT
Late night in Genola on Sunday
Local time
1:54 AM
MDT
Current temp
75°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
11 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
43m 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?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' suggesting a dynamic experience with frequent directional changes. With a highway share of only 1%, expect to be on local roads for the majority of the 32.7 miles. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 25.3 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway. This means you'll be more engaged with steering and navigation, typical of driving through towns and connecting local arteries, rather than cruising on a high-speed interstate.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.3 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Center Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 32.7 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 32.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.3 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 Genola, 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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