Origin
White City, UT
Afternoon in White City on Saturday
Local time
12:42 PM
MDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from White City, UT to Orem, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
27 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
White City, UT
Serkan Gönültaş
Orem, UT
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Trip Overview
White City, UT to Orem, UT is 27 miles and takes about 35 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah. Expect a fairly direct drive that's mostly local roads, making it a convenient option for a quick trip or an easy addition to a longer journey. Given its brevity, you can easily complete this drive in a single day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 21.3 mi | 22m |
| 10600 South | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Canyon Parkway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 700 East | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Carnation Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Violet Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 21.3 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White City, UT and Orem, UT.
1
Start on Violet Drive
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Violet Drive
2
Turn right onto Carnation Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Carnation Drive
3
Turn left onto SR 71
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
700 East
4
Turn right onto 10600 South
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
10600 South
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
6
Merge onto I 15
21 mi
·
22 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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 26.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
10600 South
Turn right onto 10600 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m 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.
7
24.1 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
24.4 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
26.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 89 / State Street
Turn uturn onto US 89 / State Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.28 one way
$8.56 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $4.48 | $8.97 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.82 | $9.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
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.
Destination
Orem, UT
Afternoon in Orem on Saturday
Local time
12:42 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
4 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
35m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive. With only a 5% highway share, you'll spend most of your time navigating city streets and local thoroughfares like Veterans Memorial Highway, 10600 South, and Canyon Parkway. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 21.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, meaning you'll be making frequent adjustments and turns. It's a practical drive that prioritizes directness over expansive highway cruising.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.3 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 around 1.1 miles in near 10600 South.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 27 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (10600 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 White City, UT to Orem, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Sundance along the way.
Sundance
24.4 mi in
|
~29m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 27 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Orem, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (10600 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Orem, UT before heading back.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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