Trip from Liberty, UT to Orem, UT

Drive Time

1h 43m

Distance

93.5 mi

150 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 36m ★
6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 39m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Liberty, UT, UT

Liberty, UT

Gu Bra

Downtown Orem, UT, UT

Orem, UT

Vladimir Srajber

Trip Overview

The drive from Liberty, UT to Orem, UT covers 93.5 miles and takes about 1h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Ogden Canyon Road, East 3100 North, North 1050 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.82 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

46.7 miles from Liberty, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 43m drive with frequent turns across 93.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Ogden Canyon Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Liberty, UT to Orem, UT is easy. At 1h 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Liberty, UT to Orem, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Ogden Canyon Road Unavailable Refreshing
East 3100 North Unavailable Refreshing
North 1050 East Unavailable Refreshing
2600 North Unavailable Refreshing
2700 North Unavailable Refreshing
I 15 South Unavailable Refreshing
Veterans Memorial Highway Unavailable Refreshing
SR 52 Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: North Ogden Canyon Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Liberty, UT and Orem, UT.

1

Start on 4100 North

0.8 mi · 1 min · 4100 North
2

Continue on North Ogden Canyon Road

4.6 mi · 10 min · North Ogden Canyon Road
3

Continue on East 3100 North

0.6 mi · 1 min · East 3100 North
4

Turn left onto North 1050 East

0.7 mi · 1 min · North 1050 East
5

Turn right onto 2600 North

2.0 mi · 4 min · 2600 North
6

Continue on 2700 North

2.2 mi · 3 min · 2700 North
7

Take the ramp left toward I 15 South, I 84 East: Ogden

0.3 mi · 43 sec · I 15 South, I 84 East: Ogden
8

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

8.2 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
9

Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

27 mi · 29 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
10

Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

8.2 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
11

Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

33 mi · 35 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
12

Take the exit slight right toward SR 52: 800 North

0.2 mi · 27 sec · SR 52: 800 North
13

Keep slight left to continue on SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance

0.1 mi · 21 sec · SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance
14

Continue on Canyon Parkway

1.3 mi · 2 min · Canyon Parkway
15

Turn right onto State Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · State Street
16

Turn uturn onto State Street

394 ft · 8 sec · State Street
17

Arrive at your destination

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 46.7 miles from Liberty, UT, or about 51m into the drive.

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 80 miles or 1h 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 46.7 miles or 51m 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 24m

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 Liberty, 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 Liberty, UT

This is one driving day of about 93.5 miles and 1h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Liberty, 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 46.7 mi from Liberty, UT · 51m into the drive

Downtown Centerville, UT, UT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Centerville, UT

47 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

Lehi, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Centerville, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.7 miles from Liberty, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

$14.82 one way

$29.63 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.23 $15.57 $31.15
premium $4.53 $16.67 $33.34
diesel $5.64 $20.77 $41.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.1 0 $9.82 $4.49
Efficient EV 23.4 0 $8.18 $3.74
EV Truck/SUV 37.4 0 $13.09 $5.98

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Liberty, UT

Afternoon in Liberty on Sunday

Local time

1:58 PM

MDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Orem, UT

Afternoon in Orem on Sunday

Local time

1:58 PM

MDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

44°F

Centerville, UT

47 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

17 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 43m 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 Liberty, UT to Orem, UT covers 93.5 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Ogden Canyon Road, East 3100 North, North 1050 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.7 miles from Liberty, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.82 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.
The drive from Liberty, UT to Orem, UT is easy. At 1h 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Liberty, UT to Orem, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Liberty, UT to Orem, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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