Origin
Orem, UT
Night in Orem on Thursday
Local time
9:28 PM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orem, UT to Fruit Heights, UT
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
59.2 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
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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Fruit Heights, UT
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Trip Overview
This 59.2-mile drive from Orem, UT to Fruit Heights, UT is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 7 minutes. You'll primarily navigate Veterans Memorial Highway and US 89, with a portion on Canyon Parkway. With a low highway share of just 8%, expect more local road driving. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $9, making it an economical option for exploring the Mountain West region of Utah. This route is best suited for those who prefer a more direct, turn-heavy local experience over extensive highway cruising.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 59.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (8%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this 59.2-mile route. Only 8% of the journey is on highways, meaning you'll encounter more traffic signals and intersections. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 51.8 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a good period of consistent travel before transitioning to other roads. This drive will feel like navigating through towns and communities rather than a pure highway experience, with frequent changes in speed limits and road conditions as you move between different stretches.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 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 51.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near SR 52 / Canyon Parkway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 7m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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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.
8
54.5 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
US 89
Keep slight right at fork onto US 89 toward South Ogden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 324
Toward South Ogden
4
58.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
North Mountain Road
Turn right onto North Mountain Road
Navigation decision point
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 Orem, UT to Fruit Heights, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Ogden along the way.
Ogden
54.5 mi in
|
~1h
|
via US 89
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 51.8 mi | 55m |
| US 89 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Canyon Parkway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Mountain Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 400 North Exit | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Mountain Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 51.8 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orem, UT and Fruit Heights, 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 right at fork onto US 89
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
US 89
Exit 324
Toward South Ogden
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto 400 North Exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
400 North Exit
7
Turn right onto North Mountain Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Mountain Road
8
Arrive at destination
South Mountain Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.6 mi from Orem, UT · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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
Arriving in Fruit Heights, UT
The final approach into Fruit Heights, 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
$9.38 one way
$18.76 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $9.83 | $19.67 |
| premium | $4.53 | $10.56 | $21.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.07 | $26.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.29 | $3.79 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Fruit Heights, UT
Night in Fruit Heights on Thursday
Local time
9:28 PM
MDT
Current temp
65°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
1 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
1h 7m 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 Fruit Heights, UT covers 59.2 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, US 89, Canyon Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.6 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 $9.38 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 1h 7m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
On the drive from Orem, UT to Fruit Heights, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Ogden along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Timpanogos Cave National Monument.
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