Origin
Benjamin, UT
Afternoon in Benjamin on Sunday
Local time
1:57 PM
MDT
Current temp
31°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Benjamin, UT to Orem, UT
Drive Time
28m
Distance
21.3 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
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.
Benjamin, UT
Engin Akyurt
Orem, UT
Vladimir Srajber
Trip Overview
The drive from Benjamin, UT to Orem, UT covers 21.3 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, West Center Street, 8000 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
10.6 miles from Benjamin, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 28m drive with frequent turns across 21.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 147 / 7300 South.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 (SR 147 / 7300 South): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (I 15; US 6 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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SR 147 / 7300 South
Turn left onto SR 147 / 7300 South
Navigation decision point
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 15; US 6 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15; US 6 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
19.3 mi into trip
|
~24m 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
19.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
21.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 16.4 mi | 17m |
| West Center Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| 8000 South | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| 3200 West | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| SR 164 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| State Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 7300 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 16.4 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benjamin, UT and Orem, UT.
1
Start on this road
55 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto SR 147
111 ft
·
7 sec
·
7300 South
3
Turn right onto SR 115
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
3200 West
4
Turn left onto 8000 South
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
8000 South
5
Continue on SR 164
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
SR 164
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
7
Merge onto I 15; US 6
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 271
Toward Orem, Center Street
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
448 ft
·
12 sec
Use the right lane.
10
Turn straight onto West Center Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Center Street
Use the none lane.
11
Continue on East Center Street
223 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Center Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Turn right
173 ft
·
13 sec
13
Turn sharp right onto US 89
135 ft
·
7 sec
·
State Street
14
Arrive at destination
US 89
Trip Plan
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 10.6 miles from Benjamin, UT, or about 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.4 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 21.3 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.6 miles or 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Orem, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Benjamin, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Benjamin, UT
This is one driving day of about 21.3 miles and 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Benjamin, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 16.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.6 mi from Benjamin, UT · 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
11 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
Arriving in Orem, UT
The final approach into Orem, UT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Orem, UT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.38 one way
$6.75 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Afternoon in Orem on Sunday
Local time
1:57 PM
MDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Benjamin, UT to Orem, UT covers 21.3 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, West Center Street, 8000 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.6 miles from Benjamin, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.3 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 147 / 7300 South): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (I 15; US 6 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Benjamin, UT to Orem, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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