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Trip from Willard, UT to Orem, UT

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

49m

Distance

38.2 mi

61 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 45m ★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m

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

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Downtown Willard, UT, UT

Willard, UT

RDNE Stock project

city in Utah County, Utah, United States

Orem, UT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Willard, UT to Orem, UT covers 38.2 miles and takes about 49m 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, 3300 South, Canyon Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.05 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

19.1 miles from Willard, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 49m drive with frequent turns across 38.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 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 31 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 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near SR 171 / 3300 South.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.2 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.5 miles (SR 171 / 3300 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

6
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | SR 171 / 3300 South

Turn right onto SR 171 / 3300 South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
4.3 mi into trip | ~10m 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
35.3 mi into trip | ~43m 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
35.5 mi into trip | ~44m 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
38.1 mi into trip | ~49m in | US 89 / State Street

Turn uturn onto US 89 / State Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

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 Willard, UT to Orem, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Sundance along the way.

Sundance

35.5 mi in | ~44m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 31 mi 33m
3300 South 3.2 mi 7m
Canyon Parkway 1.3 mi 2m
State Street 1.2 mi 2m
Melbourne Street 0.4 mi 1m
2990 South <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 31 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Willard, UT and Orem, UT.

1

Start on 2990 South

403 ft · 23 sec · 2990 South
2

Turn left onto Melbourne Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Melbourne Street
3

Turn right onto SR 171

3.2 mi · 7 min · 3300 South
Use the left lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
5

Merge onto I 15

31 mi · 33 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 272 Toward SR 52: 800 North Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 21 sec
Toward SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on SR 52

1.3 mi · 2 min · Canyon Parkway
Use the left lane.
9

Turn right onto US 89

1.2 mi · 2 min · State Street
Use the right lane.
10

Turn uturn onto US 89

395 ft · 8 sec · State Street
11

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 19.1 miles from Willard, UT, or about 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31 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 38.2 miles or 49m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 19.1 miles or 26m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 40m

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 Willard, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Willard, UT

This is one driving day of about 38.2 miles and 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Willard, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 31 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.1 mi from Willard, UT · 26m into the drive

Downtown Riverton, UT, UT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Riverton, UT

19 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

Provo, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lehi, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.1 miles from Willard, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Orem, UT.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Timpanogos Cave National Monument

Timpanogos Cave National Monument

National Monument

The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour $12 near mile 30.3
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.05 one way

$12.11 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $6.35 $12.69
premium $4.53 $6.81 $13.63
diesel $5.61 $8.43 $16.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.5 0 $4.01 $1.83
Efficient EV 9.6 0 $3.34 $1.53
EV Truck/SUV 15.3 0 $5.35 $2.44

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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 data refreshed 7 hours ago

Origin

Willard, UT

Evening in Willard on Tuesday

Local time

7:57 PM

MDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Orem, UT

Evening in Orem on Tuesday

Local time

7:57 PM

MDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

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 Willard, UT to Orem, UT covers 38.2 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, 3300 South, Canyon Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.1 miles from Willard, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.05 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 38.2 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.5 miles (SR 171 / 3300 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Willard, UT to Orem, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Sundance along the way.

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