Origin
Orem, UT
Late night in Orem on Sunday
Local time
1:56 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orem, UT to Salina, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 2m
Distance
112.7 mi
181 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 53m
★
6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orem, UT
Wikimedia Commons
Salina, UT
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 112.7-mile drive from Orem, UT, to Salina, UT, will take you approximately 2 hours and 2 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll navigate primarily via Veterans Memorial Highway, State Street, and West Center Street, with a significant portion on highway driving. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $18. This route stays within the Mountain West region, offering a consistent feel throughout. Given its manageable distance and duration, you can comfortably complete this trip in a single day, allowing for a relaxed pace and flexibility.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
56.4 miles from Orem, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 81.6 mi | 1h 20m |
| State Street | 27.4 mi | 33m |
| West Center Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| US 50 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 81.6 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orem, UT and Salina, 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
82 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 188
Toward US 50 East: Scipio
6
Turn left onto US 50
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 50
7
Turn right onto US 50
27 mi
·
33 min
·
State Street
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on US 50; SR 24
161 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
9
Continue on US 50; SR 24
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
10
Turn left onto US 89
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Street
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
US 89
Trip Plan
For this 112.7-mile trip, starting your drive earlier in the day is advisable to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. Since the total duration is just over 2 hours, you won't need to split it, giving you the flexibility to depart when it suits you best. There are no specific stops recommended, so plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly, perhaps midway through the 81.6-mile stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $18, and it’s always wise to have a buffer.
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 56.4 miles from Orem, UT, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.6 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 25 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.4 miles or 57m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Salina, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Orem, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 112.7 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 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 81.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.4 miles from Orem, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 112.7 — 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.
5
83.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward US 50 East: Scipio
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 188
Toward US 50 East: Scipio
6
84.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
US 50 / State Street
Turn right onto US 50 / State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
112.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 2m in
|
US 89 / State Street
Turn left onto US 89 / State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.86 one way
$35.72 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $18.72 | $37.44 |
| premium | $4.53 | $20.10 | $40.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.88 | $49.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.8 | 0 | $11.83 | $5.41 |
| Efficient EV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.86 | $4.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.1 | 0 | $15.78 | $7.21 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (67% 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
Salina, UT
Late night in Salina on Sunday
Local time
1:56 AM
MDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
28 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
2h 2m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for much of this journey. While 100% of the route involves highway use, the character is more about navigating local connections than an open interstate. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 81.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a solid period of consistent driving. As you progress, the route will feel like a blend of highway cruising and navigating through populated areas, requiring your attention to road changes and turns.
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: 81.6 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 around 1.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Orem, UT to Salina, UT is easy. At 2h 2m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 83.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 112.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 81.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 83.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Salina, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Salina, UT
More trips to Salina, UT
Explore more options from Orem, UT or browse trips ending in Salina, UT.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse UT road trips.