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.
Main Roads
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
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 65.9 mi, about 1h 10m
Traffic on I-15
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
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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 West Haven, 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
14 mi·15 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward SR 97Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward SR 97Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto SR 97
0.2 mi·23 sec·5600 South
9
Turn right onto SR 126
3.0 mi·5 min·1900 West
10
Turn left onto SR 108
0.2 mi·20 sec·Midland Drive
11
Turn right onto 3300 South
1.2 mi·2 min·3300 South
12
Turn left
0.2 mi·1 min
13
Turn left
410 ft·30 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 check
Top 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
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.
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.
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.
6
68.6 mi into trip|~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward SR 97
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 97
8
68.8 mi into trip|~1h 16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 97
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 97
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.52 one way
$23.04 round trip
$3.96/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.17
$12.14
$24.28
premium
$4.47
$13.02
$26.03
diesel
$4.80
$13.95
$27.91
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jun 28, 2026
Origin
Orem, UT
Night
in Orem on Saturday
Local time
11:54 PM
MDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Cloudy
NNW 8 mph14% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued June 28 at 3:04AM MDT until June 28 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued June 28 at 3:04AM MDT until June 28 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Destination
West Haven, UT
Night
in West Haven on Saturday
Local time
11:54 PM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Cloudy
NNW 6 mph10% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued June 28 at 3:04AM MDT until June 28 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued June 28 at 3:04AM MDT until June 28 at 9:00PM 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
6 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
1h 27m 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 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.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 65.9 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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.
Driving Effort7/10
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 65.9 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at West Haven, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 54.5 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 West Haven, UT before heading back.
