Trip from Orem, UT to Draper, UT

Q: How long is the trip from Orem, UT to Draper, UT?

The drive from Orem, UT to Draper, UT covers 23.6 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, 12300 South, Canyon Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 11.8 miles from Orem, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Orem, UT to Draper, UT?

The route from Orem, UT to Draper, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

29m

Distance

23.6 mi

38 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min

4 AM

0h 27m ★

6 AM

0h 30m

8 AM

0h 35m

10 AM

0h 31m

12 PM

0h 31m

3 PM

0h 32m

5 PM

0h 34m

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

This short 23.6-mile journey from Orem, UT to Draper, UT is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 29 minutes to complete. With a modest fuel cost of around $4, it's an economical drive. The route primarily utilizes Veterans Memorial Highway and 12300 South, offering a local feel rather than extensive highway time, as only about 7% of the drive is on major highways. This trip is ideal for those looking for a quick, straightforward transit between two points within the Mountain West region. You won't need an overnight stay, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 23.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this route, with only a small portion on higher-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 19.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, providing a brief period of less frequent turns. As you progress, the road shifts between these main arteries, offering a varied driving experience that keeps you engaged without being overly demanding. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; it's more about navigating local thoroughfares connecting communities.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 12 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 19.1 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 1.1 miles in near SR 52 / Canyon Parkway.

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 23.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (SR 52 / Canyon Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4

1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | SR 52 / Canyon Parkway

Turn left onto SR 52 / Canyon Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

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

5

2.7 mi into trip | ~5m 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

21.7 mi into trip | ~25m in | US 89

Take the exit onto US 89 toward SR 71: 12300 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 291 Toward SR 71: 12300 South

9

21.9 mi into trip | ~25m in | US 89

Keep slight right at fork onto US 89 toward SR 71: 12300 South, Draper

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward SR 71: 12300 South, Draper

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway	19.1 mi	20m
12300 South	1.3 mi	2m
Canyon Parkway	1.2 mi	2m
State Street	1.1 mi	2m
US 89	0.3 mi	<1m
970 East	0.1 mi	<1m
Draper Parkway	0.1 mi	<1m
Pioneer Road	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 19.1 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orem, UT and Draper, 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

19 mi · 20 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

5

Take the exit onto US 89

0.2 mi · 13 sec · US 89

Exit 291 Toward SR 71: 12300 South Use the slight right lane.

6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 89

391 ft · 6 sec · US 89

Toward SR 71: 12300 South, Draper Use the slight right lane.

7

Continue on US 89; SR 71

1.3 mi · 2 min · 12300 South

Use the right lane.

8

Continue on Draper Parkway

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Draper Parkway

9

Turn slight right onto 970 East

0.1 mi · 30 sec · 970 East

10

Turn right onto Pioneer Road

17 ft · 5 sec · Pioneer Road

11

Turn left

141 ft · 10 sec

12

Arrive at destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.74 one way

$7.48 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$3.92	$7.84
premium	$4.53	$4.21	$8.42
diesel	$5.61	$5.21	$10.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	7.1	$2.48	$1.13
Efficient EV	5.9	$2.07	$0.94
EV Truck/SUV	9.4	$3.30	$1.51

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Orem, UT

Afternoon in Orem on Thursday

Local time

4:19 PM

MDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Draper, UT

Afternoon in Draper on Thursday

Local time

4:19 PM

MDT

Current temp

49°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

15 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

29m 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.

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