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.
Main Roads
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
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 35.5 mi, about 38m
Traffic on I-15
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
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Averaged across 52 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 Stansbury park, 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
35 mi·38 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit onto I 80
21 mi·21 min·I 80
Exit 308Toward I 80 West: Reno, Salt Lake City International AirportUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 99Toward SR 36 South: TooeleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on SR 36
3.4 mi·4 min·SR 36
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Stansbury Parkway
263 ft·12 sec·Stansbury Parkway
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto Millpond Drive
0.2 mi·30 sec·Millpond Drive
10
Continue on Country Club Drive
0.6 mi·1 min·Country Club Drive
11
Continue on Country Club Drive
0.3 mi·51 sec·Country Club Drive
12
Arrive at destination
Country Club Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
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.
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.
8
38.1 mi into trip|~43m in|I 80
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 308
Toward I 80 West: Reno, Salt Lake City Internat...
7
58.7 mi into trip|~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward SR 36 South: Tooele
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 99
Toward SR 36 South: Tooele
5
63 mi into trip|~1h 10m in|Stansbury Parkway
Turn right onto Stansbury Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.27 one way
$22.54 round trip
$4.47/gal25.4 MPG avg22 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.67
$11.78
$23.57
premium
$4.99
$12.59
$25.19
diesel
$5.35
$13.50
$27.00
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of May 27, 2026
Origin
Orem, UT
Afternoon
in Orem on Wednesday
Local time
2:36 PM
MDT
Current temp
85°F
Sunny
SSE 15 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued May 27 at 12:12PM MDT until May 27 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued May 27 at 12:12PM MDT until May 28 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Destination
Stansbury park, UT
Afternoon
in Stansbury park on Wednesday
Local time
2:36 PM
MDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
S 15 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued May 27 at 12:12PM MDT until May 27 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued May 27 at 12:12PM MDT until May 28 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
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 14m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
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.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.5 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
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.
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 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
4,773 ft4,217 ft
Total Climb
214 ft
Total Descent
695 ft
Highest Point
4,773 ft
Elevation Range
556 ft
Notable High Points
4,659 ft at ~18.3 miles+71 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
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
38.1 mi in|~43m|via I 80
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.5 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 11 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 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.
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 Stansbury park, UT before heading back.
