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Trip from Orem, UT to Tremonton, UT

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h

Distance

110.6 mi

178 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 52m ★
6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 5m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 17m
8 PM
1h 55m

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

city in Utah County, Utah, United States

Orem, UT

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Downtown Tremonton, UT, UT

Tremonton, UT

Mikhail Nilov

Trip Overview

The drive from Orem, UT to Tremonton, UT covers 110.6 miles and takes about 2h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, North 5200 West, Canyon Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 104.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.53 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.

Midpoint

55.3 miles from Orem, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h. Total distance: 110.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h drive with frequent turns across 110.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 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 104.2 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 2.3 miles in.

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 2h drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: 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; at 54.5 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

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.
6
54.5 mi into trip | ~1h in | I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
106.9 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in

Take the exit toward SR 13: Tremonton, Garland

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

Exit 376 Toward SR 13: Tremonton, Garland
6
107.3 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in | I 15 Bus; I 84 Bus; SR 13 / North 5200 West

Turn right onto I 15 Bus; I 84 Bus; SR 13 / North 5200 West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 104.2 mi 1h 48m
North 5200 West 2.1 mi 3m
Canyon Parkway 1.2 mi 2m
East Main Street 1.2 mi 2m
State Street 1.1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 104.2 mi, about 1h 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orem, UT and Tremonton, 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 left at fork onto I 15

52 mi · 53 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Exit 376 Toward SR 13: Tremonton, Garland
7

Turn right onto I 15 Bus; I 84 Bus; SR 13

2.1 mi · 3 min · North 5200 West
Use the right lane.
8

Turn left onto I 15 Bus; I 84 Bus; SR 102

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
9

Arrive at destination

I 15 Bus; I 84 Bus; SR 102

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 55.3 miles from Orem, UT, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.2 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 24 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 55.3 miles or 1h 1m 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 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tremonton, 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 110.6 miles and 2h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Orem, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 104.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 55.3 mi from Orem, UT · 1h 1m into the drive

city in Davis County, Utah, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

North Salt Lake, UT

55 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

Lehi, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

North Salt Lake, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.3 miles from Orem, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Tremonton, UT

The final approach into Tremonton, 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 Tremonton, UT.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Timpanogos Cave National Monument

National Monument

The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour $12 near mile 7.6
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
View on nps.gov
Golden Spike National Historical Park

Golden Spike National Historical Park

National Historical Park

One of the greatest technological achievements of the 19th century is the completion of the first transcontinental railroad across the United States. Visitors to the park can see the location of the L...

20 mi from route ~49 min detour $20 near mile 110.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.53 one way

$35.05 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $18.37 $36.74
premium $4.53 $19.73 $39.46
diesel $5.61 $24.42 $48.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.2 0 $11.61 $5.31
Efficient EV 27.7 0 $9.68 $4.42
EV Truck/SUV 44.2 0 $15.48 $7.08

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Orem, UT

Evening in Orem on Thursday

Local time

5:09 PM

MDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tremonton, UT

Evening in Tremonton on Thursday

Local time

5:09 PM

MDT

Current temp

44°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

20 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

2h 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 Tremonton, UT covers 110.6 miles and takes about 2h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, North 5200 West, Canyon Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.3 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 $17.53 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 2h drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 54.5 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Orem, UT to Tremonton, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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