Traveling from Orem to Ivins covers 273.1 miles through the heart of the Mountain West, a journey that typically takes about 4 hours and 38 minutes. Because the drive is manageable within a single day, you don't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. Plan for a fuel budget of approximately $43 to cover the distance. While the trip is straightforward, keep in mind that the transit involves navigating both major highways and turn-heavy local roads as you approach your destination. It is a practical, efficient route that transitions you through the diverse landscapes of Utah, making it an ideal choice for travelers looking to reach Ivins without an excessive time commitment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
136.5 miles from Orem, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
261.6 mi
4h 14m
Snow Canyon Parkway
4 mi
7m
Red Hills Parkway
3.4 mi
5m
West Center Street
1.6 mi
3m
Center Street
1.2 mi
2m
I 15 BUS
0.4 mi
1m
East Center Street
0.3 mi
<1m
1000 East
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 261.6 mi, about 4h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orem, UT and Ivins, 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
262 mi·4 hr 14 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit onto I 15 BUS
0.4 mi·1 min·I 15 BUS
Exit 8Toward SR 34: Saint George BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
6
Turn right onto 1000 East
0.2 mi·31 sec·1000 East
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto Red Hills Parkway
3.4 mi·5 min·Red Hills Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Continue on Snow Canyon Parkway
3.2 mi·6 min·Snow Canyon Parkway
Use the straight lane.
9
Enter roundabout onto Snow Canyon Parkway
126 ft·7 sec·Snow Canyon Parkway
10
Continue on Snow Canyon Parkway
0.7 mi·1 min·Snow Canyon Parkway
11
Enter roundabout onto Center Street
122 ft·7 sec·Center Street
12
Continue on Center Street
1.2 mi·2 min·Center Street
13
Enter roundabout onto East Center Street
130 ft·7 sec·East Center Street
14
Continue on East Center Street
0.3 mi·34 sec·East Center Street
15
Turn right onto North Main Street
92 ft·4 sec·North Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a one-day trip, your best bet is to leave early to avoid peak traffic and ensure you arrive in Ivins with plenty of daylight left. You should plan for one dedicated stop to stretch your legs, especially since the longest stretch of 261.6 miles accounts for almost the entire duration of the drive. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before leaving the major highway corridors, as the transition to local parkways might limit your immediate access to stations. Because this route is relatively short, you have the advantage of scheduling flexibility for your departure time. Always double-check your navigation before hitting the turn-heavy local roads at the end, as these segments require more precision than the long stretches on the Veterans Memorial Highway.
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 136.5 miles from Orem, UT, or about 2h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 261.6 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 60 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136.5 miles or 2h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ivins, 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 273.1 miles and 4h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 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 261.6 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 264.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
7
263.6 mi into trip|~4h 19m in|I 15 BUS
Take the exit onto I 15 BUS toward SR 34: Saint George Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8
Toward SR 34: Saint George Boulevard
5
264 mi into trip|~4h 20m in|1000 East
Turn right onto 1000 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
264.2 mi into trip|~4h 21m in|Red Hills Parkway
Turn left onto Red Hills Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.28 one way
$86.55 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg96 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$45.36
$90.73
premium
$4.53
$48.72
$97.43
diesel
$5.61
$60.30
$120.59
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
81.9
1
$28.68
$13.11
Efficient EV
68.3
0
$23.90
$10.92
EV Truck/SUV
109.2
1
$38.23
$17.48
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Orem, UT
Late night
in Orem on Sunday
Local time
1:54 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Ivins, UT
Late night
in Ivins on Sunday
Local time
1:54 AM
MDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Beaver, UT
137 mi in
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
14 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
4h 38m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a trip defined by a long, steady highway stretch followed by a more technical transition into local roads. You will spend the vast majority of your time—261.6 miles—on the Veterans Memorial Highway, which provides the bulk of your momentum. As you near the end of the journey, the personality of the road shifts significantly as you transition onto Snow Canyon Parkway and Red Hills Parkway. These final segments are notably turn-heavy, requiring more focus than the earlier high-speed portions. With only 3% of the route classified as highway-share in the final approach, be prepared to shift your driving style from cruise-control comfort to more attentive maneuvering as you arrive in Ivins.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 261.6 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 around 1.7 miles in.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 38m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 263.6 miles (I 15 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
6,142 ft3,080 ft
Total Climb
2,202 ft
Total Descent
3,895 ft
Highest Point
6,142 ft
~156 mi in
Elevation Range
3,062 ft
Notable High Points
5,383 ft at ~58.5 miles+81 ft prominence
6,142 ft at ~156 miles+8 ft prominence
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 38m. Total distance: 273.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 261.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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: 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; at 263.6 miles (I 15 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Ivins, UT, but most travelers stay overnight.
