Trip from Orem, UT to Spring Glen, UT

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 36m

Distance

76.8 mi

124 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 30m ★

6 AM

1h 37m

8 AM

1h 52m

10 AM

1h 42m

12 PM

1h 41m

3 PM

1h 43m

5 PM

1h 51m

8 PM

1h 33m

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

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Orem, UT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Orem, UT to Spring Glen, UT covers 76.8 miles and takes about 1h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, Veterans Memorial Highway, US 6 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.6 miles on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.17 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

38.4 miles from Orem, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 1h 36m drive with frequent turns across 76.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 54.6 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 1.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 76.8 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 11 key points

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

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

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.

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...

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

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 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 Spring Glen, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Price along the way.

Price

14.1 mi in | ~17m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway	54.6 mi	1h 5m
Veterans Memorial Highway	12.1 mi	12m
US 6	3.7 mi	5m
West Center Street	1.6 mi	3m
Spring Glen Road	1.2 mi	2m
North Main Street	0.8 mi	1m
State Street	0.7 mi	1m
North 2000 West	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway — 54.6 mi, about 1h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 89

88 ft · 3 sec · State Street

Turn left onto West Center Street

1.6 mi · 3 min · West Center Street

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 15

12 mi · 12 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Exit 257B Toward US 6 East: Price Use the straight lane.

Merge

0.2 mi · 15 sec

Toward US 6 East: Price

Continue on US 6

3.7 mi · 5 min · US 6

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 6

33 mi · 39 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

Continue on US 6

0.7 mi · 57 sec · State Street

Continue on US 6

21 mi · 26 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 37 sec

Toward US 6 BUS, US 191 BUS

Turn left onto US 6 BUS; US 191 BUS

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Continue on SR 157

1.2 mi · 2 min · Spring Glen Road

Turn left onto SR 157

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Kenilworth Road

Turn right onto North 2000 West

0.5 mi · 1 min · North 2000 West

Turn left onto West 4000 North

58 ft · 2 sec · West 4000 North

Arrive at destination

West 4000 North

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 38.4 miles from Orem, UT, or about 47m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.6 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 76.8 miles or 1h 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 38.4 miles or 47m 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 20m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Orem, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 76.8 miles and 1h 36m.

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 Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway for about 54.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38.4 mi from Orem, UT · 47m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Payson, UT

38 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 76.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Payson, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.4 miles from Orem, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Spring Glen, UT

The final approach into Spring Glen, 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 Glen, UT.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Timpanogos Cave National Monument

National Monument

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Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.17 one way

$24.34 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$12.76	$25.51
premium	$4.53	$13.70	$27.40
diesel	$5.61	$16.96	$33.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	23	$8.06	$3.69
Efficient EV	19.2	$6.72	$3.07
EV Truck/SUV	30.7	$10.75	$4.92

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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 1 hour from now

Origin

Orem, UT

Night in Orem on Tuesday

Local time

10:20 PM

MDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Spring Glen, UT

Night in Spring Glen on Tuesday

Local time

10:20 PM

MDT

Current temp

52°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

12 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 36m 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 Spring Glen, UT covers 76.8 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, Veterans Memorial Highway, US 6. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 38.4 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 $12.17 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.

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

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