Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
73.9 mi
119 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
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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West Haven, UT
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Orem to West Haven is 73.9 miles and takes about 1h 27m via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah. It's a relatively short drive that primarily uses surface roads, making it a practical option for a quick transit between these two cities. You won't be spending much time on the highway, so expect a more local feel for most of the trip. Consider this route when you need to get from point A to point B without a lot of interstate driving.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 65.9 mi | 1h 10m |
| 1900 West | 3 mi | 5m |
| Canyon Parkway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 3300 South | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 5600 South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Midland Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 144 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~7,850 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~344 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
22.8×
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 West Haven, UT.
Start on US 89
Turn left onto SR 52
Take the exit
Merge onto I 15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto SR 97
Turn right onto SR 126
Turn left onto SR 108
Turn right onto 3300 South
Turn left
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 37 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 65.9 miles.
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 68.8 — 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
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 97
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 97
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$12.99 one way
$25.98 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $13.58 | $27.17 |
| premium | $4.99 | $14.52 | $29.04 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $15.57 | $31.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.76 | $3.55 |
| Efficient EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.47 | $2.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.35 | $4.73 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Afternoon in Orem on Wednesday
Local time
12:58 PM
MDT
Current temp
51°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Afternoon in West Haven on Wednesday
Local time
12:58 PM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Partly Cloudy
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 route is mostly surface roads, with only about 2% of the driving on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 65.9 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. After that highway segment, you'll transition to surface streets like 1900 West and Canyon Parkway. You'll notice a change from any potential highway cruising to navigating through more developed areas with frequent intersections and local traffic.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 54.5 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
602 ft
Total Descent
1,102 ft
Highest Point
4,773 ft
Elevation Range
553 ft
Notable High Points
Founded 1877
Orem is a city in Utah's Wasatch Range.
Top landmarks
Founded 1991
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 73.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads 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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