Origin
Blanding, UT
Afternoon in Blanding on Sunday
Local time
1:50 PM
MDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blanding, UT to Provo, UT
Drive Time
5h 21m
Distance
265 mi
426 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 8m
★
6 AM
5h 21m
8 AM
5h 48m
10 AM
5h 31m
12 PM
5h 28m
3 PM
5h 32m
5 PM
5h 47m
8 PM
5h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blanding, UT
Ankit Bisht
Provo, UT
Vladimir Srajber
Trip Overview
Traveling from Blanding to Provo takes you across 265 miles of the Utah landscape, typically requiring about 5 hours and 21 minutes of driving time. Because this journey fits within a single day, it works well as a straightforward road trip without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $42 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Mountain West locations. While it is a manageable haul, the mix of roads means you should prepare for a varied day behind the wheel. Use this route if you want a direct path between the southeastern corner of the state and the more northern urban hubs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
132.5 miles from Blanding, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip features a mixed driving profile, balancing local roads with a significant portion of highway travel. You will navigate a total highway share of 31%, with the longest uninterrupted segment spanning 172.1 miles along the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway. In addition to this primary artery, your route includes stretches on the North Grayson Parkway and the Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect the character of the road to shift as you transition between these different roadway types, keeping the experience from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 172.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Center Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 265 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (West Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 106.1 miles (US 191): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 130 miles (US 6; US 191): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Center Street
Turn right onto West Center Street
Navigation decision point
6
106.1 mi into trip
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~2h 12m in
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US 191
Take the exit onto US 191 toward I-70 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I-70 West
6
130 mi into trip
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~2h 35m in
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US 6; US 191
Take the exit onto US 6; US 191 toward US 6 West, US 191 North: Price, Salt Lake City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 157
Toward US 6 West, US 191 North: Price, Salt Lak...
7
257 mi into trip
|
~5h 9m in
Take the exit toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
7
262.5 mi into trip
|
~5h 15m 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
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Blanding, UT to Provo, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Salt Lake City along the way.
Salt Lake City
130 mi in
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~2h 35m
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via US 6; US 191
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | 172.1 mi | 3h 18m |
| North Grayson Parkway | 76.8 mi | 1h 36m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| East US-6 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| South University Avenue | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| US 6 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.7 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
— 172.1 mi, about 3h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blanding, UT and Provo, UT.
1
Start on South 100 West
389 ft
·
19 sec
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South 100 West
2
Turn right onto West Center Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
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West Center Street
3
Turn straight onto US 191
77 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
North Grayson Parkway
Use the none lane.
4
Continue on US 191
29 mi
·
34 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Use the none lane.
5
Take the exit onto US 191
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
US 191
Toward I-70 West
6
Merge onto I 70; US 6; US 50; US 191
23 mi
·
21 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
7
Take the exit onto US 6; US 191
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6; US 191
Exit 157
Toward US 6 West, US 191 North: Price, Salt Lake City
8
Merge onto US 6; US 191
51 mi
·
1 hr
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Use the none lane.
9
Continue on US 6; US 191
1.7 mi
·
3 min
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Main Street
Use the none lane.
10
Continue on US 6; US 191
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Highway Drive
Use the none lane.
11
Continue on US 6; US 191
35 mi
·
42 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Use the none lane.
12
Continue on US 6
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
State Street
13
Continue on US 6
33 mi
·
39 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Use the none lane.
14
Continue on US 6
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East US-6
Use the none lane.
15
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 15
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 263
Toward US 189 North: University Ave
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on US 189
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
South University Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
20
Turn right onto 100 North
482 ft
·
18 sec
·
100 North
21
Turn right onto North 100 East
479 ft
·
20 sec
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North 100 East
22
Turn right onto Center Street
466 ft
·
28 sec
·
Center Street
23
Arrive at destination
Center Street
Trip Plan
Since the trip is slated for a single day, aim for an early morning departure to maximize your daylight hours and avoid afternoon fatigue. Plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the 5-hour, 21-minute duration and ensure you stay refreshed. Because you will spend a large portion of your time on the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, keep an eye on your fuel gauge during that 172.1-mile stretch where services may be spaced further apart. Staying flexible with your timing is a major advantage on this route, allowing you to pace yourself comfortably rather than rushing to reach Provo by a specific hour.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 132.5 miles from Blanding, UT, or about 2h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 172.1 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 80 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132.5 miles or 2h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 21m
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 Blanding, 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 Blanding, UT
This is one driving day of about 265 miles and 5h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Blanding, 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 Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway for about 172.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 132.5 mi from Blanding, UT · 2h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
133 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 132.5 miles from Blanding, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 172.1 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.99 one way
$83.99 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
93 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $44.14 | $88.28 |
| premium | $4.53 | $47.25 | $94.50 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $58.87 | $117.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.5 | 0 | $27.83 | $12.72 |
| Efficient EV | 66.3 | 0 | $23.19 | $10.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 106 | 1 | $37.10 | $16.96 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Provo, UT
Afternoon in Provo on Sunday
Local time
1:50 PM
MDT
Current temp
39°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
1 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
5h 21m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Blanding, UT to Provo, UT covers 265 miles and takes about 5h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, North Grayson Parkway, Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 132.5 miles from Blanding, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.99 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 265 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (West Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 106.1 miles (US 191): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 130 miles (US 6; US 191): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Blanding, UT to Provo, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Salt Lake City along the way.
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