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Drive or Fly: Nephi, UT to Orem, UT?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for PVU–PVU. At 47 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

45m

Distance

47.7 mi

Total Cost

$46

CO2

19 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$11
Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0
Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35
+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines
+ Comfortable one-day drive
+ Stop anywhere along the route
+ Have your own car at the destination
+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying
Wear and tear on vehicle
Fuel price fluctuations
Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 9m

5m in the air

Air Distance

41 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

11 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Nephi, UT → PVU 54m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 5m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
PVU → Orem, UT 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Nephi, UT PVU — Provo Municipal Airport 36 mi, ~54m drive
Orem, UT PVU — Provo Municipal Airport 6 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PVU and PVU. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue
+ Predictable arrival time
Airport security and check-in overhead
No scheduled commercial flights found for this route
Luggage fees and restrictions
Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 45m 3h 9m
Total cost (1 person) $46 $122
Carbon footprint 19 kg CO2 11 kg CO2
Flexibility High Low
Luggage Unlimited Restricted
Reliability Weather dependent Data unavailable
Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices
Flight data: Statistical estimate
Airports: OurAirports
Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 15, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Nephi, UT to Orem, UT with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.