Origin
Riverdale, UT
Night in Riverdale on Wednesday
Local time
10:19 PM
MDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Riverdale, UT to Orem, UT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
71.3 mi
115 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Riverdale, UT
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Orem, UT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Riverdale, UT to Orem, UT covers 71.3 miles and takes about 1h 20m 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, Canyon Parkway, State Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 67.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.30 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
35.7 miles from Riverdale, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 20m drive with frequent turns across 71.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 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 67.1 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 early in the drive near SR 26 / Riverdale Road.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.3 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (SR 26 / Riverdale Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 27 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 26 / Riverdale Road
Turn left onto SR 26 / Riverdale Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
27 mi into trip
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~30m in
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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.
7
68.4 mi into trip
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~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward SR 52: 800 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 272
Toward SR 52: 800 North
9
68.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance
7
71.2 mi into trip
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~1h 20m in
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US 89 / State Street
Turn uturn onto US 89 / State Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 67.1 mi | 1h 11m |
| Canyon Parkway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Riverdale Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 1050 West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 67.1 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverdale, UT and Orem, UT.
1
Start on SR 60
49 ft
·
8 sec
·
1050 West
2
Turn left onto SR 26
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverdale Road
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 15
26 mi
·
27 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
33 mi
·
35 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 272
Toward SR 52: 800 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on SR 52
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Canyon Parkway
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto US 89
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
State Street
Use the right lane.
11
Turn uturn onto US 89
395 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Street
12
Arrive at destination
US 89
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 35.7 miles from Riverdale, UT, or about 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.1 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 16 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.7 miles or 39m 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Orem, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Riverdale, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Riverdale, UT
This is one driving day of about 71.3 miles and 1h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Riverdale, 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 67.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.7 mi from Riverdale, UT · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.7 miles from Riverdale, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.1 miles.
Arriving in Orem, UT
The final approach into Orem, 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
$11.30 one way
$22.60 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $11.84 | $23.69 |
| premium | $4.53 | $12.72 | $25.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.74 | $31.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.49 | $3.42 |
| Efficient EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.24 | $2.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.5 | 0 | $9.98 | $4.56 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Orem, UT
Night in Orem on Wednesday
Local time
10:19 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
15 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 20m 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 Riverdale, UT to Orem, UT covers 71.3 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Canyon Parkway, State Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.7 miles from Riverdale, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.30 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 71.3 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (SR 26 / Riverdale Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 27 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Riverdale, UT to Orem, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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