Origin
Bluffdale, UT
Morning in Bluffdale on Saturday
Local time
8:51 AM
MDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bluffdale, UT to Orem, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
21.6 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
Bluffdale, UT to Orem, UT is 21.6 miles and takes about 30 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Mountain West region and the state of Utah, making it a convenient local drive. The route is characterized by frequent turns and local road navigation, rather than a high-speed highway cruise. It's a straightforward journey suitable for a quick hop between these two Utah communities, with minimal planning required.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 21.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive is best described as a turn-heavy local road experience, with only about 6% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a mix of Veterans Memorial Highway, Redwood Road, and West 2100 North, requiring your attention for navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect to be navigating through more urban and suburban environments with regular intersections and traffic lights, rather than open highway cruising.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 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 10.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 5.6 miles in near West 2100 North.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 21.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles (West 2100 North): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
West 2100 North
Turn left onto West 2100 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
8.7 mi into trip
|
~13m 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.
7
18.8 mi into trip
|
~24m 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
19 mi into trip
|
~24m 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
21.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 89 / State Street
Turn uturn onto US 89 / State Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
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 Bluffdale, UT to Orem, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Sundance along the way.
Sundance
19 mi in
|
~24m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 10.1 mi | 10m |
| Redwood Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| West 2100 North | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Camp Williams Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Canyon Parkway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 14400 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 1700 West | <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 Bluffdale, UT and Orem, UT.
1
Start on 1700 West
63 ft
·
7 sec
·
1700 West
2
Turn left onto 14400 South
186 ft
·
6 sec
·
14400 South
3
Turn left onto SR 68
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Camp Williams Road
4
Continue on SR 68
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Redwood Road
5
Turn left onto West 2100 North
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West 2100 North
Use the left lane.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 15: Las Vegas
7
Merge onto I 15
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 272
Toward SR 52: 800 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on SR 52
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Canyon Parkway
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto US 89
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
State Street
Use the right lane.
12
Turn uturn onto US 89
395 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Street
13
Arrive at destination
US 89
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.42 one way
$6.85 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.85 | $7.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Morning in Orem on Saturday
Local time
8:51 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
5 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
30m 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 Bluffdale, UT to Orem, UT covers 21.6 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Redwood Road, West 2100 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.8 miles from Bluffdale, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.42 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 is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 21.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles (West 2100 North): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bluffdale, UT to Orem, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Sundance along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Timpanogos Cave National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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