Trip from Orem, UT to Spring City, UT

Drive Time

1h 28m

Distance

69.1 mi

111 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 22m ★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m

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

Downtown Orem, UT, UT

Orem, UT

Vladimir Srajber

Downtown Spring City, UT, UT

Spring City, UT

Efrem Efre

Trip Overview

The drive from Orem, UT to Spring City, UT covers 69.1 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 89, Veterans Memorial Highway, Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.5 miles on US 89. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.95 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

34.5 miles from Orem, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 28m highway drive covering 69.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 89 and Veterans Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 36.5 miles on US 89.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 89 is the longest continuous segment at about 36.5 miles.

Elevation Profile

High-altitude sections with notable climbs

5,335 ft 4,504 ft

Total Climb

830 ft

Total Descent

269 ft

Highest Point

5,335 ft

~34.5 mi in

Elevation Range

830 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 89 and Veterans Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 69.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

5
1.7 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward I 15 South: Las Vegas

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
5
2 mi into trip | ~4m 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
14.1 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 257B-A Toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main St...
8
14.5 mi into trip | ~18m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 6 East: Price

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Exit 257B Toward US 6 East: Price
5
14.7 mi into trip | ~18m in

Merge toward US 6 East: Price

Merge point - match speed before joining

Toward US 6 East: Price

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Orem, UT to Spring City, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Price along the way.

Price

14.1 mi in | ~17m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 89 36.5 mi 46m
Veterans Memorial Highway 12.1 mi 12m
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway 10.1 mi 12m
US 6 3.7 mi 5m
SR 117 3.6 mi 5m
West Center Street 1.6 mi 3m
State Street <0.1 mi <1m
Main Street Unavailable Refreshing

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

Longest stretch: US 89 — 36.5 mi, about 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 89

88 ft · 3 sec · State Street
2

Turn left onto West Center Street

1.6 mi · 3 min · West Center Street
Use the left lane.
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas Use the left lane.
4

Merge onto I 15

12 mi · 12 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 257B-A Toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 257B Toward US 6 East: Price Use the straight lane.
7

Merge

0.2 mi · 15 sec
Toward US 6 East: Price
8

Continue on US 6

3.7 mi · 5 min · US 6
Use the left lane.
9

Continue on US 6

10 mi · 12 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
10

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
11

Turn right onto US 89

37 mi · 46 min · US 89
Use the right lane.
12

Turn left onto SR 117

3.6 mi · 5 min · SR 117
13

Arrive at destination

SR 117

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 34.5 miles from Orem, UT, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.5 miles.

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 69.1 miles or 1h 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 34.5 miles or 43m 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 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spring City, UT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Orem, 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 Orem, UT

This is one driving day of about 69.1 miles and 1h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Orem, 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.
The longest stretch is on US 89 for about 36.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 34.5 mi from Orem, UT · 43m into the drive

Downtown Payson, UT, UT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Payson, UT

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

Payson, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 69.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Payson, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.5 miles from Orem, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Spring City, UT

The final approach into Spring City, 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 Spring City, 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

$10.95 one way

$21.90 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.23 $11.51 $23.02
premium $4.53 $12.32 $24.64
diesel $5.64 $15.35 $30.70

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.7 0 $7.26 $3.32
Efficient EV 17.3 0 $6.05 $2.76
EV Truck/SUV 27.6 0 $9.67 $4.42

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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 12 hours ago

Origin

Orem, UT

Afternoon in Orem on Sunday

Local time

3:05 PM

MDT

Current temp

45°F

Mostly Clear

SE 6 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Destination

Spring City, UT

Afternoon in Spring City on Sunday

Local time

3:05 PM

MDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

11 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 28m 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 Spring City, UT covers 69.1 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 89, Veterans Memorial Highway, Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.5 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 $10.95 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 demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 69.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Orem, UT to Spring City, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Price along the way.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs. The route ranges from 4,504 ft to 5,335 ft elevation with about 830 ft of total climbing.

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