Origin
Orem, UT
Late night in Orem on Friday
Local time
4:35 AM
MDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orem, UT to Nephi, UT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
47.1 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m
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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Nephi, UT
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Trip Overview
Orem, UT to Nephi, UT is 47.1 miles and takes about 52 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah. It's primarily a surface road route, making it a straightforward trip for local travel or a quick connection between towns. Consider this a very easy day trip, perfect for when you just need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 42.2 mi | 42m |
| I 15 Bus | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| West Center Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| State Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 42.2 mi, about 42m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 178 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~4,956 veh/hr typical · worst 5,724
Quietest
2 AM
~230 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
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 Nephi, 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
42 mi
·
42 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 228
Toward I 15 Business, SR 28
6
Turn right onto I 15 Bus; SR 28
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 15 Bus; SR 28
7
Arrive at destination
I 15 Bus; SR 28
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.5 miles from Orem, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 44.1 — 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.
6
44.1 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward I 15 Business, SR 28
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 228
Toward I 15 Business, SR 28
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.17 one way
$16.34 round trip
$4.41/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.54 | $17.09 |
| premium | $4.95 | $9.18 | $18.36 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $10.38 | $20.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.95 | $2.26 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.59 | $3.01 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (63% 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
Nephi, UT
Late night in Nephi on Friday
Local time
4:35 AM
MDT
Current temp
52°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
7 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
52m 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 features a low highway percentage, with only 6% of the drive on faster roads. The majority of your time will be spent on surface streets, with the longest stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway covering 42.2 miles. Expect to encounter more frequent intersections and varying speed limits as you transition from highway to local roads. The profile indicates mostly surface roads, so plan for a more urban or suburban driving experience for most of the trip.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.2 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Center Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Orem, UT to Nephi, UT is easy. At 52m with 6% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
5,222 ft
4,499 ft
Total Climb
820 ft
Total Descent
460 ft
Highest Point
5,222 ft
~40.4 mi in
Elevation Range
723 ft
Notable High Points
4,586 ft at ~16.8 miles
+51 ft prominence
5,058 ft at ~30.3 miles
+2 ft prominence
5,222 ft at ~40.4 miles
+72 ft prominence
About the Cities
Starting in Orem, UT
Full guide →Founded 1877
Orem is a city in Utah's Wasatch Range.
Top landmarks
- • Alvin and Grace Washburn House — Orem, Utah, NRHP-listed
- • Carter-Terry-Call House — historic residence in Orem, Utah, United States
- • George and Temperance Adams House — historic house in Orem, Utah, United States
Arriving in Nephi, UT
Full guide →Founded 1851
Nephi, population 6,443 (2020), is a city in Central Utah.
Top landmarks
- • Juab County Jail — prison in Nephi, United States of America
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 47.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42.2 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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Nephi, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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