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Trip from Beaver, UT to Provo, UT

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 38m

Distance

155.3 mi

250 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

13 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 28m ★
6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 0m
10 AM
2h 46m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 47m
5 PM
2h 59m
8 PM
2h 33m

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

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city in Beaver County, Utah, United States

Beaver, UT

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city in and county seat of Utah County, Utah, United States

Provo, UT

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Trip Overview

This 155.3-mile drive from Beaver, UT to Provo, UT is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 38 minutes. You'll primarily navigate Veterans Memorial Highway, South University Avenue, and North Main Street, with no significant highway driving contributing to the overall journey. The estimated fuel cost for this 155.3-mile trip is around $25. This route, entirely within Utah's Mountain West region, offers a straightforward connection between these two locations. With just one recommended stop, you can complete this drive efficiently.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

77.7 miles from Beaver, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 38m. Total distance: 155.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, rather than an open highway experience. The highway share is 0%, meaning you'll be on local roads for the entirety of the 155.3 miles. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 151 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, suggesting a fairly consistent road for a significant portion of the journey. This road profile indicates a more engaged driving experience with frequent turns and changes in speed as you pass through towns and varied terrain.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 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 151 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 15 Bu; SR 160 / North Main Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Beaver, UT to Provo, UT is easy. At 2h 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 15 Bu; SR 160 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | I 15 Bu; SR 160 / North Main Street

Turn right onto I 15 Bu; SR 160 / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward I 15 North: Salt Lake

Navigation decision point

Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake
5
1.9 mi into trip | ~4m 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
152.9 mi into trip | ~2h 32m in

Take the exit toward US 189 North: University Ave

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 263 Toward US 189 North: University Ave
5
155.2 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in | Center Street

Turn right onto Center Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 151 mi 2h 28m
South University Avenue 1.9 mi 4m
North Main Street 1.5 mi 3m
100 North <0.1 mi <1m
North 100 East <0.1 mi <1m
Center Street <0.1 mi <1m
East 200 North Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 151 mi, about 2h 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beaver, UT and Provo, UT.

1

Start on SR 153

64 ft · 3 sec · East 200 North Street
2

Turn right onto I 15 Bu; SR 160

1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
3

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake
4

Merge onto I 15

151 mi · 2 hr 28 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 263 Toward US 189 North: University Ave Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on US 189

1.9 mi · 4 min · South University Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7

Turn right onto 100 North

482 ft · 18 sec · 100 North
8

Turn right onto North 100 East

479 ft · 20 sec · North 100 East
9

Turn right onto Center Street

466 ft · 28 sec · Center Street
10

Arrive at destination

Center Street

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 38 minutes for the 155.3-mile trip, you have a lot of flexibility in when you depart. Consider leaving in the morning to enjoy the full day at your destination in Provo. The fuel cost is estimated at $25, so ensure your tank is sufficiently full before you begin, as there's only one suggested stop. Pay attention to local speed limits as you transition between different road segments, especially on Veterans Memorial Highway, which accounts for the longest stretch of your drive.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 77.7 miles from Beaver, UT, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 151 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 34 miles or 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 77.7 miles or 1h 18m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Provo, UT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Beaver, 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 Beaver, UT

This is one driving day of about 155.3 miles and 2h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Beaver, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 151 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 77.7 mi from Beaver, UT · 1h 18m into the drive

city in and county seat of Juab County, Utah, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Nephi, UT

78 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

Fillmore, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gunnison, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 77.7 miles from Beaver, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 151 miles.

Arriving in Provo, UT

The final approach into Provo, 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 Provo, UT.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

El Molcajete Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orem, Utah

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 155.3

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18019609612

El Molcajete Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 155.3

Orem, Utah

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18019609612

Yamato Japanese Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 155.3

Orem, Utah

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+18012277100

Visit website

Villa Del Sol Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 155.3

Orem, Utah

Hours: 10:30 am–8:30 pm

+18017228585

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 110.9

Nephi, Utah

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 77.7

Scipio, Utah

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Provo Recreation Center Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 155.3

Provo, Utah

Tesla Supercharger

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 110.9

Nephi, Utah

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 55.5

Fillmore, Utah

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 155.3

Provo, Utah

+18013774700

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 155.3

Provo, Utah

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 155.3

Orem, Utah

+18887584389

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

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...

15 mi from route ~36 min detour $12 near mile 155.3
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

$24.61 one way

$49.22 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $25.80 $51.59
premium $4.53 $27.70 $55.41
diesel $5.61 $34.29 $68.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 54.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

13 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargePoint Charging Station

Orem, Utah

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Nephi, Utah

Tesla

1 DCFC

Provo Recreation Center Charging Station

Provo, Utah

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Nephi, Utah

Tesla

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Scipio, Utah

Electrify America

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Fillmore, Utah

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla Destination Charger

Orem, Utah

Tesla Destination

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Beaver, UT

Tesla

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 5 Tesla: 3 Tesla Destination: 3 Other: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46.6 0 $16.31 $7.45
Efficient EV 38.8 0 $13.59 $6.21
EV Truck/SUV 62.1 0 $21.74 $9.94

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Beaver, UT

Night in Beaver on Thursday

Local time

10:43 PM

MDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Provo, UT

Night in Provo on Thursday

Local time

10:43 PM

MDT

Current temp

65°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

29 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

2h 38m 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 Beaver, UT to Provo, UT covers 155.3 miles and takes about 2h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, South University Avenue, North Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 77.7 miles from Beaver, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.61 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Beaver, UT to Provo, UT is easy. At 2h 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 15 Bu; SR 160 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Beaver, UT to Provo, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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