Origin
Payson, UT
Late night in Payson on Tuesday
Local time
3:07 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Payson, UT to Orem, UT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
22.3 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Payson, UT
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Orem, UT
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Trip Overview
This short 22.3-mile drive from Payson, UT to Orem, UT takes about 28 minutes and is easily manageable as a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate Veterans Memorial Highway and Main Street, with a minimal highway share, indicating a more local feel. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $4, making it very budget-friendly. Since it's a quick trip within the Mountain West region, you won't need to worry about overnight stays. This route is perfect for a quick transfer or a short excursion, offering a straightforward experience through Utah.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 19.1 mi | 20m |
| West Center Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 100 North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| State Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 19.1 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Payson, UT and Orem, UT.
1
Start on this road
36 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Main Street
107 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right
177 ft
·
15 sec
4
Turn right
158 ft
·
12 sec
5
Turn right
48 ft
·
5 sec
6
Turn right onto SR 198
206 ft
·
10 sec
·
100 North
7
Turn left onto SR 115
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
9
Merge onto I 15; US 6
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 271
Toward Orem, Center Street
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
448 ft
·
12 sec
Use the right lane.
12
Turn straight onto West Center Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Center Street
13
Continue on East Center Street
223 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Center Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn right
173 ft
·
13 sec
15
Turn sharp right onto US 89
135 ft
·
7 sec
·
State Street
16
Arrive at destination
US 89
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 198 / 100 North
Turn right onto SR 198 / 100 North
Navigation decision point
8
20.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward Orem, Center Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 271
Toward Orem, Center Street
7
20.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.53 one way
$7.07 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $3.70 | $7.41 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.98 | $7.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Orem, UT
Late night in Orem on Tuesday
Local time
3:07 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
28m 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 on this route, with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 19.1 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway. This suggests a journey that involves frequent turns and transitions through local areas rather than long, high-speed segments. The road will likely feel more connected to the communities you pass through, offering a grounded driving experience. It's a drive that requires your attention to navigation but rewards with a direct connection to the local landscape.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.1 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 22.3 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: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 198 / 100 North): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Payson, UT
Full guide →Founded 1850
Top landmarks
- • Payson Historic District — historic district in Utah, United States
- • Payson Presbyterian Church — church building in Payson, Utah, United States
- • Peteetneet Museum and Cultural Arts Center — historical school and museum in Payson, Utah, United States
Arriving in Orem, UT
Full guide →Orem is a city in Utah's Wasatch Range.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 22.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m 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 19.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Orem, 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: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 198 / 100 North): Navigation decision point.
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 Orem, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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