Origin
Orem, UT
Night in Orem on Thursday
Local time
10:26 PM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orem, UT to Francis, UT
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
51m
Distance
39.6 mi
64 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
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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Francis, UT
Vladimir Srajber
Trip Overview
The drive from Orem, UT to Francis, UT covers 39.6 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Provo Canyon Road, SR 32, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.4 miles on Provo Canyon Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 39.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Orem, UT to Francis, UT covers 39.6 miles and takes about 51m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Provo Canyon Road is the longest continuous segment at about 17.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Center Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 51m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Center Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (US 189 / North University Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 24.5 miles (US 40; US 189 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Center Street
Turn right onto East Center Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
2 mi into trip
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~4m in
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US 189 / North University Avenue
Turn left onto US 189 / North University Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
24.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
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US 40; US 189 / South Main Street
Turn left onto US 40; US 189 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
29.3 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
SR 32
Turn right onto SR 32
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Provo Canyon Road | 17.4 mi | 19m |
| SR 32 | 10.4 mi | 14m |
| South Main Street | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| US Highway 189 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| East Center Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| North University Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 4800 North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| US 189 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Provo Canyon Road
— 17.4 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orem, UT and Francis, UT.
1
Start on US 89
88 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Street
2
Turn right onto East Center Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East Center Street
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on 4800 North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
4800 North
4
Turn left onto US 189
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North University Avenue
5
Continue on US 189
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Provo Canyon Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US Highway 189
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 189
7
Continue on US 189
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 189
8
Turn left onto US 40; US 189
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
South Main Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto SR 32
10 mi
·
14 min
·
SR 32
10
Arrive at destination
SR 32
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.8 mi from Orem, UT · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Orem, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Francis, UT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Francis, UT if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.28 one way
$12.55 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
| premium | $4.53 | $7.06 | $14.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.74 | $17.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Francis, UT
Night in Francis on Thursday
Local time
10:26 PM
MDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
38°F
Midway, UT
20 mi in
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
26 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
51m 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 Orem, UT to Francis, UT covers 39.6 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Provo Canyon Road, SR 32, South Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.8 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 $6.28 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 straightforward 51m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Center Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (US 189 / North University Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 24.5 miles (US 40; US 189 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Orem, UT to Francis, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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