Origin
Springville, UT
Late night in Springville on Tuesday
Local time
2:45 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springville, 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
19m
Distance
14.5 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springville, UT
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Orem, UT
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling between Springville and Orem, you are looking at a quick 14.5-mile trip that typically takes about 19 minutes to complete. This drive stays entirely within the Mountain West region, making it an easy day trip that requires no overnight planning. You can expect to spend roughly $2 on fuel for the journey, keeping your travel costs minimal. Since there are no mandatory stops, you have the flexibility to head out whenever it fits your schedule best. This route is purely a local transit between two Utah cities, perfect for those needing a straightforward connection without the need for extensive travel logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 10.1 mi | 10m |
| 400 South | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| West Center Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| State Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 10.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springville, UT and Orem, UT.
1
Start on US 89
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto SR 77
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
400 South
Use the right lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake
4
Merge onto I 15
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 271
Toward Orem, Center Street
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
448 ft
·
12 sec
Use the right lane.
7
Turn straight onto West Center Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Center Street
8
Continue on East Center Street
223 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Center Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn right
173 ft
·
13 sec
10
Turn sharp right onto US 89
135 ft
·
7 sec
·
State Street
11
Arrive at destination
US 89
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 14.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 77 / 400 South
Turn right onto SR 77 / 400 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m 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
12.5 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
12.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
14.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.30 one way
$4.60 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.59 | $5.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
2:45 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
19m 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 rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate via Veterans Memorial Highway, 400 South, and West Center Street to get to your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 10.1 miles while on Veterans Memorial Highway. Because the road relies on surface streets, the character of the drive is defined by frequent turns and changing local conditions. It is a practical, utilitarian experience that keeps you focused on city navigation rather than open-road cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.1 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near SR 77 / 400 South.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 14.5 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 0.3 miles (SR 77 / 400 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.5 miles: 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 ft
4,500 ft
Total Climb
283 ft
Total Descent
91 ft
Highest Point
4,773 ft
~14.5 mi in
Elevation Range
273 ft
Notable High Points
4,575 ft at ~9.3 miles
+10 ft prominence
About the Cities
Starting in Springville, UT
Full guide →Springville is a city in the Wasatch Range in Utah.
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 19m. Total distance: 14.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.3 miles (SR 77 / 400 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.5 miles: 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 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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