Origin
Pleasant Grove, UT
Afternoon in Pleasant Grove on Thursday
Local time
12:16 PM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pleasant Grove, UT to Orem, UT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
12m
Distance
5.7 mi
9 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 11m
★
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 Pleasant Grove, UT to Orem, UT covers 5.7 miles and takes about 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 100 East, 200 South, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 5.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m 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 12m drive with frequent turns across 5.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
100 East is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pleasant Grove, UT to Orem, UT is easy. At 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pleasant Grove, UT to Orem, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 100 East | — | — |
| 200 South | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| East State Street | — | — |
| State Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
100 East
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Grove, UT and Orem, UT.
1
Start on the route
144 ft
·
16 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto 100 East
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
100 East
3
Turn right onto 200 South
522 ft
·
22 sec
·
200 South
4
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn left onto East State Street
5.1 mi
·
10 min
·
East State Street
6
Turn uturn onto State Street
394 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Street
7
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.90 one way
$1.81 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $0.95 | $1.89 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.02 | $2.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.26 | $2.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.27 |
| Efficient EV | 1.4 | 0 | $0.50 | $0.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Orem, UT
Afternoon in Orem on Thursday
Local time
12:16 PM
MDT
Current temp
64°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
18 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
12m 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 Pleasant Grove, UT to Orem, UT covers 5.7 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 100 East, 200 South, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 2.8 miles from Pleasant Grove, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.90 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.
The drive from Pleasant Grove, UT to Orem, UT is easy. At 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pleasant Grove, UT to Orem, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pleasant Grove, UT to Orem, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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