Orem to White Sands: Road Trip Guide & Distance

598.1 miles 962.5 km · straight line
717.7 miles estimated 1155 km · driving distance
14h 26min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
148° SSE bearing direction

How far is Orem from White Sands?

The distance from Orem to White Sands is 598.1 miles (962.5 km) as the crow flies. White Sands is located SSE of Orem. By car, the driving distance is approximately 717.7 miles, taking about 14h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Orem in Utah and White Sands in New Mexico.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Orem and White Sands. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Orem to White Sands

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 26min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 19min $57–$108* Budget
Train ~18h 46min $86–$251* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Orem & White Sands

Quick Facts

Orem
40.30°N, 111.69°W
America/Denver
1455m elevation
White Sands
32.79°N, 106.33°W
America/Denver
1219m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 199 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients