Origin
Stansbury park, UT
Late night in Stansbury park on Tuesday
Local time
3:16 AM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Stansbury park, 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
1h 14m
Distance
64.2 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stansbury park, UT
Zach LeBlanc
Orem, UT
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Stansbury Park to Orem is 64.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 14 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway and Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns rather than extended highway cruising. With a short duration and minimal stops suggested, this route is best suited for a single-day excursion. It offers a straightforward connection between two points in Utah.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 35.5 mi | 38m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 20.6 mi | 20m |
| State Route 36 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Canyon Parkway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Country Club Drive | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| I 80 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Millpond Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 35.5 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stansbury park, UT and Orem, UT.
1
Start on Country Club Drive
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Country Club Drive
2
At end of road, turn left onto Country Club Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Country Club Drive
3
Continue on Millpond Drive
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Millpond Drive
4
Turn right onto Stansbury Parkway
260 ft
·
8 sec
·
Stansbury Parkway
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto SR 36
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 36
Use the left lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 80 East: Salt Lake
7
Merge onto I 80
21 mi
·
20 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 80
Toward I 80 East, I 15 South: Cheyenne, Las Vegas
9
Merge onto I 15
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
33 mi
·
35 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 272
Toward SR 52: 800 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on SR 52
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Canyon Parkway
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto US 89
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
State Street
Use the right lane.
15
Turn uturn onto US 89
395 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Street
16
Arrive at destination
US 89
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.1 miles from Stansbury park, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 64.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Stansbury Parkway
Turn right onto Stansbury Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
25.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 80
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 toward I 80 East, I 15 South: Cheyenne, Las Vegas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 East, I 15 South: Cheyenne, Las Veg...
7
61.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward SR 52: 800 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 272
Toward SR 52: 800 North
9
61.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance
7
64.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
US 89 / State Street
Turn uturn onto US 89 / State Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.17 one way
$20.35 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $10.66 | $21.33 |
| premium | $4.53 | $11.45 | $22.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.17 | $28.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.74 | $3.08 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.62 | $2.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.7 | 0 | $8.99 | $4.11 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (64% 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
3:16 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
22 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
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?
This route leans towards a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, with only 8% of the journey on highways. You'll primarily be navigating State Route 36 and Veterans Memorial Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 35.5 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before more turns. Be prepared for a driving experience that requires attention to navigation as you transition between different road types and local thoroughfares.
Only 8% 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: 35.5 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 1.1 miles in near Stansbury Parkway.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.2 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 1.1 miles (Stansbury Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.5 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Stansbury park, UT to Orem, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Las Vegas along the way.
Las Vegas
25.5 mi in
|
~29m
|
via I 80
About the Cities
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 1h 14m. Total distance: 64.2 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.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads 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.
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: at 1.1 miles (Stansbury Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.5 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 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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