This 111.4-mile drive from Wellsville, UT to Orem, UT is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes to complete. You'll navigate primarily via Veterans Memorial Highway and US 89, with a portion on Center Street. With a fuel cost estimated at $18, this route through Utah's Mountain West region offers a straightforward journey. Given the relatively short duration and distance, no overnight stays are necessary, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. It's a practical option for a quick transit or a scenic exploration within the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
55.7 miles from Wellsville, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 2m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
89.6 mi
1h 34m
US 89
16.9 mi
20m
Center Street
1.6 mi
3m
Canyon Parkway
1.3 mi
2m
State Street
1.2 mi
2m
I 15 Business
0.4 mi
<1m
Main Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 89.6 mi, about 1h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wellsville, UT and Orem, UT.
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Start on SR 101
148 ft·9 sec·Main Street
2
Turn left onto SR 23
1.6 mi·3 min·Center Street
3
Turn right onto US 89; US 91
17 mi·20 min·US 89; US 91
4
Take the exit onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business
0.4 mi·40 sec·I 15 Business; I 84 Business
5
Merge onto I 15; I 84
21 mi·21 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
27 mi·29 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
8.2 mi·8 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
33 mi·35 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Exit 272Toward SR 52: 800 NorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·21 sec
Toward SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, SundanceUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on SR 52
1.3 mi·2 min·Canyon Parkway
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto US 89
1.2 mi·2 min·State Street
Use the right lane.
13
Turn uturn onto US 89
395 ft·8 sec·State Street
14
Arrive at destination
US 89
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour, 5-minute drive, starting your journey in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and minimize traffic. Since it's a single-day trip, you have the advantage of flexibility with stops. While there are no specific stops recommended in the data, consider breaking up the 111.4 miles with brief pauses as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel; with an estimated cost of $18, it's a manageable expense, but it's always wise to be aware of your gauge, especially during the 89.6-mile stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 55.7 miles from Wellsville, UT, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 25 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.7 miles or 1h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Orem, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Wellsville, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Wellsville, UT
This is one driving day of about 111.4 miles and 2h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Wellsville, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 89.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 39.6 and 111.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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39.6 mi into trip|~45m 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
67.1 mi into trip|~1h 15m 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.
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108.5 mi into trip|~1h 59m 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
108.7 mi into trip|~1h 59m 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
111.3 mi into trip|~2h 5m in|US 89 / State Street
Turn uturn onto US 89 / State Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.65 one way
$35.31 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$18.50
$37.01
premium
$4.53
$19.87
$39.74
diesel
$5.61
$24.60
$49.19
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.4
0
$11.70
$5.35
Efficient EV
27.9
0
$9.75
$4.46
EV Truck/SUV
44.6
0
$15.60
$7.13
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (67% 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 Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Wellsville, UT
Late night
in Wellsville on Tuesday
Local time
2:47 AM
MDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Orem, UT
Late night
in Orem on Tuesday
Local time
2:47 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Farmington, UT
56 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
10 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
2h 5m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
$12
near mile 103.7
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
One of the greatest technological achievements of the 19th century is the completion of the first transcontinental railroad across the United States. Visitors to the park can see the location of the L...
26 mi from route
~66 min detour
$20
near mile 19.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 111.4-mile journey, with only 17% of the route on highways. While the longest continuous stretch is 89.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, the overall character involves frequent changes in road type. You'll likely experience a mix of open highway and more involved local road navigation as you make your way south. This means paying attention to speed limit changes and potential turns rather than settling into a monotonous highway cruise.
Only 17% 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: 89.6 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 39.6 miles in near I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 111.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 39.6 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 108.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 5m. Total distance: 111.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 89.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 17 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 Orem, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. There are 17 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 39.6 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 108.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument and Golden Spike National Historical Park. 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.
