Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
64.1 mi
103 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Stansbury park, UT
Zach LeBlanc
Orem, UT to Stansbury Park, UT is 64.1 miles and takes about 1h 14m via Veterans Memorial Highway and I-80, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, making it a straightforward drive between two points in Utah. The route offers a mix of highway speeds and surface roads, suitable for a quick day trip. You'll find the travel time manageable, with minimal impact on your schedule. Plan for a simple transit between these Utah locations.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 35.5 mi | 38m |
| I 80 | 20.5 mi | 21m |
| SR 36 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Canyon Parkway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Country Club Drive | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Millpond Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Stansbury Parkway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 117 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~8,364 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~364 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
23×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Orem, UT and Stansbury park, UT.
Start on US 89
Turn left onto SR 52
Take the exit
Merge onto I 15
Take the exit onto I 80
Take the exit
Continue on SR 36
Turn right onto Stansbury Parkway
Turn left onto Millpond Drive
Continue on Country Club Drive
Continue on Country Club Drive
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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.
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 32.1 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 63 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto I 80 toward I 80 West: Reno, Salt Lake City International Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward SR 36 South: Tooele
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Stansbury Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$9.99 one way
$19.98 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.17 | $10.53 | $21.06 |
| premium | $4.47 | $11.29 | $22.58 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $12.10 | $24.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.73 | $3.08 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.97 | $4.10 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Orem on Sunday
Local time
3:38 AM
MDT
Current temp
96°F
Sunny
Destination
Late night in Stansbury park on Sunday
Local time
3:38 AM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This 64.1-mile drive has 39% on highways. You'll experience a 35.5-mile stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway before transitioning to other roads. Expect a mix of faster highway cruising and slower surface street driving. The change from highway to surface roads will be noticeable as you navigate the latter half of the trip.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.
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 64.1 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 2.7 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.1 miles (I 80): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
214 ft
Total Descent
695 ft
Highest Point
4,773 ft
Elevation Range
556 ft
Notable High Points
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Orem, UT to Stansbury park, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Salt Lake City International Airport along the way.
Salt Lake City International Airport
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Around the midpoint, short detour
West Jordan, UT
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Around the midpoint, short detour
Salt Lake City, UT
Cuisine: breakfast;coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Su 08:00-14:00
Visit websiteCafe
Early in the drive, short detour
South Jordan, UT
Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su...
Visit websiteCafe
Early in the drive, short detour
South Jordan, UT
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Sa 05:30-19:00; Su 06:30-17:00
Visit websiteCafe
Around the midpoint, short detour
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 11:00-17:00
Visit websiteCafe
Early in the drive, short detour
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: pizza
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Orem, UT
Cuisine: korean
Restaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: american
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
American Fork, UT
Cuisine: thai
Hours: Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Mo...
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, short detour
American Fork, UT
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: 10:00-24:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Cuisine: american
Picnic_site
Around the midpoint, short detour
Park
Near the start, short detour
Yes
Near the start, right off the route
Museum
Around the midpoint, short detour
UT
Hours: Th-Sa 10:00-16:00
Visit websiteHeritage
Around the midpoint, short detour
Resort
Later in the drive, short detour
Artwork
Around the midpoint, short detour
Yes
Around the midpoint, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Founded 1877
Orem is a city in Utah's Wasatch Range.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 64.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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