The drive from Orem, UT to Mantua, UT covers 98.8 miles and takes about 1h 49m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, 1100 South, Canyon Parkway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mostly surface roads.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 89.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.4 miles from Orem, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
89.7 mi
1h 35m
1100 South
4.5 mi
5m
Canyon Parkway
1.2 mi
2m
State Street
1.1 mi
2m
US 89
0.7 mi
<1m
100 South
0.5 mi
1m
I 15 Business
0.5 mi
<1m
Main Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 89.7 mi, about 1h 35m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 316 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~7,296 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~330 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
22.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 79 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 Mantua, 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 CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Merge onto I 15
52 mi·55 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
38 mi·39 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business
0.2 mi·21 sec·I 15 Business; I 84 Business
Toward US 91
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business
0.3 mi·36 sec·I 15 Business; I 84 Business
8
Merge onto US 91; I 15 Bus; I 84 Bus
4.5 mi·5 min·1100 South
9
Continue on US 89; US 91
0.7 mi·47 sec·US 89; US 91
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward Mantua
11
Keep slight right at fork
373 ft·10 sec
Toward Mantua
12
Continue on 100 South
0.5 mi·1 min·100 South
13
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
261 ft·7 sec·Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.4 miles from Orem, UT, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.7 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 22 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.4 miles or 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mantua, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Orem, UT
This is one driving day of about 98.8 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Orem, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 89.7 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 98.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
6
54.5 mi into trip|~1h in|I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
92.6 mi into trip|~1h 40m in|I 15 Business; I 84 Business
Keep slight right at fork onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
98.2 mi into trip|~1h 48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Mantua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Mantua
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.13 one way
$34.27 round trip
$4.41/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$17.92
$35.84
premium
$4.95
$19.25
$38.51
diesel
$5.60
$21.78
$43.56
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.6
0
$10.37
$4.74
Efficient EV
24.7
0
$8.65
$3.95
EV Truck/SUV
39.5
0
$13.83
$6.32
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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 Sep 2, 2026
Origin
Orem, UT
Late night
in Orem on Friday
Local time
5:06 AM
MDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Mantua, UT
Late night
in Mantua on Friday
Local time
5:06 AM
MDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
84°F
Centerville, UT
49 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
6 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
1h 49m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
98.8 mi in 1h 49m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 89.7 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 2.3 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 98.8 miles you will encounter 10 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: 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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 98.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 89.7 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 Mantua, 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 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mantua, UT before heading back.
