Origin
Orem, UT
Afternoon in Orem on Thursday
Local time
12:16 PM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orem, UT to Riverdale, UT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
70.7 mi
114 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orem, UT
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Riverdale, UT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Orem, UT to Riverdale, UT covers 70.7 miles and takes about 1h 19m 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, Canyon Parkway, State Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 65.9 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 70.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m 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
Expect a 1h 19m drive with frequent turns across 70.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 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 65.9 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 2.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.7 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.5 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
6
54.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 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
68.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward SR 97
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 97
8
68.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 26: Riverdale Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 339
Toward SR 26: Riverdale Road
7
69.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 26 East: Riverdale
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward SR 26 East: Riverdale
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 65.9 mi | 1h 10m |
| Canyon Parkway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Riverdale Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 1050 West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 65.9 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orem, UT and Riverdale, UT.
1
Start on US 89
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
State Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
2
Turn left onto SR 52
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Canyon Parkway
Use the left lane.
3
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Merge onto I 15
52 mi
·
55 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward SR 97
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 339
Toward SR 26: Riverdale Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
452 ft
·
11 sec
Toward SR 26 East: Riverdale
Use the right lane.
9
Turn straight onto SR 26
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverdale Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto SR 60
49 ft
·
1 sec
·
1050 West
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Arrive at destination
SR 60
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.3 mi from Orem, UT · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.3 miles from Orem, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.9 miles.
Arriving in Riverdale, UT
The final approach into Riverdale, UT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.20 one way
$22.41 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $11.74 | $23.49 |
| premium | $4.53 | $12.61 | $25.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.61 | $31.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.42 | $3.39 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.90 | $4.52 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Riverdale, UT
Afternoon in Riverdale on Thursday
Local time
12:16 PM
MDT
Current temp
58°F
Sunny
WNW 8 mph
12% chance
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
6 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 19m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Orem, UT to Riverdale, UT covers 70.7 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Canyon Parkway, State Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.3 miles from Orem, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.20 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 70.7 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.5 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Orem, UT to Riverdale, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Timpanogos Cave National Monument.
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