Origin
Woods Cross, UT
Morning in Woods Cross on Thursday
Local time
7:48 AM
MDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woods Cross, UT to Orem, UT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
47m
Distance
48 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orem, UT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Woods Cross, UT to Orem, UT covers 48 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 500 West, Main Street, 2600 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 48 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m 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 47m drive with frequent turns across 48 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
500 West 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Woods Cross, UT to Orem, UT is easy. At 47m 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 Woods Cross, UT to Orem, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 500 West | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| 2600 South | — | — |
| I 15 South | — | — |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| SR 52 | — | — |
| SR 52 East | — | — |
| Canyon Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
500 West
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woods Cross, UT and Orem, UT.
1
Start on 1875 South
3 ft
·
2 sec
·
1875 South
2
Turn right onto 500 West
180 ft
·
31 sec
·
500 West
3
Continue on 500 West
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
500 West
4
Continue on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn right onto 2600 South
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
2600 South
6
Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 15 South: Salt Lake City
7
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
8
Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
9
Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
33 mi
·
35 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward SR 52: 800 North
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
SR 52: 800 North
11
Keep slight left to continue on SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance
12
Continue on Canyon Parkway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Canyon Parkway
13
Turn right onto State Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
State Street
14
Turn uturn onto State Street
394 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Street
15
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24 mi from Woods Cross, UT · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24 miles from Woods Cross, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Orem, UT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Orem, UT if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.61 one way
$15.21 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $7.97 | $15.95 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.56 | $17.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.60 | $21.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Morning in Orem on Thursday
Local time
7:48 AM
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
9 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
47m 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 Woods Cross, UT to Orem, UT covers 48 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 500 West, Main Street, 2600 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24 miles from Woods Cross, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.61 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 Woods Cross, UT to Orem, UT is easy. At 47m 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 Woods Cross, UT to Orem, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Woods Cross, UT to Orem, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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