Trip from Orem, UT to West Mountain, UT

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, 9600 South, West Center Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 12.3 miles from Orem, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.91 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Orem, UT to West Mountain, UT?

The route from Orem, UT to West Mountain, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

31m

Distance

24.7 mi

40 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min

4 AM

0h 29m ★

6 AM

0h 32m

8 AM

0h 37m

10 AM

0h 33m

12 PM

0h 33m

3 PM

0h 34m

5 PM

0h 37m

8 PM

0h 30m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Orem, UT to West Mountain, UT covers 24.7 miles and takes about 31m 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, 9600 South, West Center Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.91 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 24.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 31m drive with frequent turns across 24.7 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 19.1 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 early in the drive near West Center Street.

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 31m 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: near the start (West Center Street): Lane positioning matters here; 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

4

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Center Street

Turn left onto West Center Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

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.

6

21.1 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward SR 115: Payson, Main St

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

Exit 250 Toward SR 115: Payson, Main St

4

21.3 mi into trip | ~25m in | SR 115 / Main Street

Turn sharp right onto SR 115 / Main Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway	19.1 mi	20m
9600 South	3 mi	5m
West Center Street	1.6 mi	3m
South 5600 West Street	0.4 mi	<1m
Main Street	<0.1 mi	<1m
State Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 19.1 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orem, UT and West Mountain, 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

19 mi · 20 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Exit 250 Toward SR 115: Payson, Main St

6

Turn sharp right onto SR 115

392 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

7

Turn left onto 9600 South

3.0 mi · 5 min · 9600 South

8

Turn right onto SR 147

0.4 mi · 52 sec · South 5600 West Street

9

Arrive at destination

SR 147

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.91 one way

$7.83 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$4.10	$8.21
premium	$4.53	$4.41	$8.81
diesel	$5.61	$5.45	$10.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	7.4	$2.59	$1.19
Efficient EV	6.2	$2.16	$0.99
EV Truck/SUV	9.9	$3.46	$1.58

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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

5:12 PM

MDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Mountain, UT

Evening in West Mountain on Thursday

Local time

5:12 PM

MDT

Current temp

39°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

25 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

31m 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 West Mountain, UT covers 24.7 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.