Origin
Orem, UT
Morning in Orem on Saturday
Local time
10:01 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Orem, UT to Wellington, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 49m
Distance
88.4 mi
142 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 41m
★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m
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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Wellington, UT
Donovan Kelly
Trip Overview
Orem to Wellington is 88.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 49 minutes via Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway and US 6, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah. Expect a route characterized by frequent turns and local road driving, rather than long stretches of interstate. It’s a straightforward, relatively short drive, making it ideal for a single day with plenty of time for flexibility. Consider this a practical connection between two points, not a destination in itself.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.2 miles from Orem, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 88.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This drive has a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll navigate through a series of roads rather than a single highway. The highway share is relatively low at 4%, indicating a more intimate connection with the landscape. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 68.2 miles on the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway. As you travel, the road will likely evolve, moving from more developed areas to potentially more open country, requiring your attention to navigation and speed.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 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 68.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 88.4 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 6 key pointsThese 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 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 Wellington, 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 | 68.2 mi | 1h 22m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 12.1 mi | 12m |
| US 6 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| West Center Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| State Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Highway Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
— 68.2 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orem, UT and Wellington, 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
33 mi
·
39 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
10
Continue on US 6
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
State Street
11
Continue on US 6
35 mi
·
42 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
12
Continue on US 6; US 191
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Highway Drive
13
Continue on US 6; US 191
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
US 6; US 191
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of 1 hour 49 minutes, this is a perfect same-day trip. You can depart Orem anytime in the morning or early afternoon and still arrive in Wellington with ample daylight. There are no specific recommended stops listed, so consider packing snacks and drinks to make the journey comfortable. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach the 68.2-mile stretch on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, as services might be less frequent there. This flexibility means you can easily adjust your departure time based on your schedule.
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 44.2 miles from Orem, UT, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.2 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 19 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.2 miles or 54m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wellington, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Orem, UT
This is one driving day of about 88.4 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Orem, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway for about 68.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.2 mi from Orem, UT · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.2 miles from Orem, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.2 miles.
Arriving in Wellington, UT
The final approach into Wellington, 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
$14.01 one way
$28.02 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $14.68 | $29.37 |
| premium | $4.53 | $15.77 | $31.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.52 | $39.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.28 | $4.24 |
| Efficient EV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.74 | $3.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.4 | 0 | $12.38 | $5.66 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
Wellington, UT
Morning in Wellington on Saturday
Local time
10:01 AM
MDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Fairview, UT
44 mi in
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
3 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 49m 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 Wellington, UT covers 88.4 miles and takes about 1h 49m 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 44.2 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 $14.01 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 88.4 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 Wellington, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Price along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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