Origin
Bluffdale, UT
Morning in Bluffdale on Saturday
Local time
11:17 AM
MDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bluffdale, UT to Provo, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
27.1 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
Bluffdale, UT to Provo, UT is 27.1 miles and takes about 35m via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Mountain West region, entirely within Utah, offering a straightforward local transit experience. It's a short hop, perfect for a quick errand or a simple transfer between two nearby cities. Expect a turn-heavy local drive that requires your attention without being overly demanding. Given the short distance and duration, this trip is easily accomplished as a same-day excursion, leaving you plenty of time for activities at your destination.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 27.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating numerous intersections and changes in direction rather than settling into a long highway cruise. With a 0% highway share, you're entirely on local roads, including segments of Veterans Memorial Highway, Redwood Road, and West 2100 North. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before the turns resume. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that keeps you engaged with the road and your surroundings.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 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 16.2 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in near West 2100 North.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 5.6 miles (West 2100 North): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
West 2100 North
Turn left onto West 2100 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
8.7 mi into trip
|
~13m 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.
8
24.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward SR 114: Provo, Center Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 265
Toward SR 114: Provo, Center Street
6
26.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
US 89 / North 500 West
Turn left onto US 89 / North 500 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
27 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Center Street
Turn right onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 16.2 mi | 17m |
| Redwood Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| West 2100 North | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Camp Williams Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| West Center Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 100 North | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North 500 West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 100 East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 16.2 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bluffdale, UT and Provo, UT.
1
Start on 1700 West
63 ft
·
7 sec
·
1700 West
2
Turn left onto 14400 South
186 ft
·
6 sec
·
14400 South
3
Turn left onto SR 68
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Camp Williams Road
4
Continue on SR 68
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Redwood Road
5
Turn left onto West 2100 North
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West 2100 North
Use the left lane.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 15: Las Vegas
7
Merge onto I 15
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 265
Toward SR 114: Provo, Center Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on West Center Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Center Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto US 89
518 ft
·
14 sec
·
North 500 West
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto 100 North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
100 North
12
Turn right onto North 100 East
479 ft
·
20 sec
·
North 100 East
13
Turn right onto Center Street
466 ft
·
28 sec
·
Center Street
14
Arrive at destination
Center Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.29 one way
$8.59 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.83 | $9.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Provo, UT
Morning in Provo on Saturday
Local time
11:17 AM
MDT
Current temp
65°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
6 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
35m 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 Bluffdale, UT to Provo, UT covers 27.1 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Redwood Road, West 2100 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.5 miles from Bluffdale, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.29 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 27.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 5.6 miles (West 2100 North): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Bluffdale, UT to Provo, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Timpanogos Cave National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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