Orem to Pleasant View is 83 miles and takes about 1 hour 32 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Utah, connecting the Mountain West regions of both starting and ending points. It's a straightforward trip, mostly on surface roads, making it a good option for a quick local excursion or a segment of a larger road trip. You won't be spending much time on the highway, so expect a more relaxed pace.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.3 miles from Orem, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
77 mi
1h 22m
2700 North
1.7 mi
2m
Canyon Parkway
1.2 mi
2m
State Street
1.1 mi
2m
Shorty's Lane
0.7 mi
1m
600 West
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 77 mi, about 1h 22m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 304 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~7,659 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~343 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
22.3×
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 Pleasant View, 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
25 mi·26 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 349Toward SR 134: 2700 NorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
458 ft·11 sec
Toward Harrisville, North Ogden, Pleasant View
8
Continue on SR 134
1.7 mi·2 min·2700 North
9
Turn left onto 600 West
0.1 mi·12 sec·600 West
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on Shorty's Lane
0.7 mi·1 min·Shorty's Lane
11
Arrive at destination
Shorty's Lane
Trip Plan
With a total drive time of under 2 hours, this route offers a lot of flexibility. You can easily depart at any time of day and still complete it comfortably. Given the relatively short distance and primarily surface road nature, there are no designated "longest stretches" that necessitate a specific stop for rest. However, it's always a good idea to plan for brief breaks every hour or so, especially when navigating through populated areas. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $14, and local stations can vary in price.
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 41.3 miles from Orem, UT, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77 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 18 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.3 miles or 46m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pleasant View, 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 82.6 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 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 77 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 81.7 — 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
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.
7
79.7 mi into trip|~1h 27m in
Take the exit toward SR 134: 2700 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 349
Toward SR 134: 2700 North
7
80 mi into trip|~1h 28m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Harrisville, North Ogden, Pleasant View
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Harrisville, North Ogden, Pleasant View
6
81.7 mi into trip|~1h 31m in|600 West
Turn left onto 600 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.98 one way
$29.95 round trip
$4.61/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.82
$15.69
$31.37
premium
$5.13
$16.68
$33.35
diesel
$6.28
$20.41
$40.82
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.8
0
$8.67
$3.96
Efficient EV
20.7
0
$7.23
$3.30
EV Truck/SUV
33
0
$11.56
$5.29
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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 Oct 22, 2026
Origin
Orem, UT
Night
in Orem on Thursday
Local time
10:39 PM
MDT
Current temp
52°F
Partly Cloudy
E 7 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued October 22 at 2:45AM MDT until October 23 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued October 21 at 10:28PM MDT until October 23 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Destination
Pleasant View, UT
Night
in Pleasant View on Thursday
Local time
10:39 PM
MDT
Current temp
53°F
Partly Cloudy
ENE 6 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued October 22 at 2:45AM MDT until October 23 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued October 21 at 10:28PM MDT until October 23 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
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
1 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
1h 32m on the road
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
$12
near mile 8.5
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily on surface roads, with only a small portion on Veterans Memorial Highway. You'll encounter 77 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway before transitioning to local streets like 2700 North and Canyon Parkway. Expect a consistent pace with frequent intersections as you navigate through towns, rather than long stretches of high-speed cruising.
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: 77 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 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in.
Driving Effort5/10
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 82.6 miles you will encounter 7 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 54.5 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 82.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
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 77 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 13 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 54.5 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Pleasant View, UT before heading back.
