Origin
Carbonville, UT
Night in Carbonville on Tuesday
Local time
10:28 PM
MDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carbonville, UT to Provo, UT
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
1h 33m
Distance
72.9 mi
117 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 26m
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6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Provo, UT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Carbonville, UT to Provo, UT covers 72.9 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, Veterans Memorial Highway, East US-6 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.6 miles on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
36.5 miles from Carbonville, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 33m drive with frequent turns across 72.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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 58.6 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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near West 1500 North.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.3 miles (West 1500 North): Navigation decision point; at 65 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West 1500 North
Turn left onto West 1500 North
Navigation decision point
7
65 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m 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
5
65.3 mi into trip
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~1h 21m in
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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
70.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m 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
72.9 mi into trip
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~1h 32m in
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Center Street
Turn right onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | 58.6 mi | 1h 10m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| East US-6 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| South University Avenue | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| North Carbonville Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| North Mountain States Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West 1300 North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
— 58.6 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carbonville, UT and Provo, UT.
1
Start on West 1300 North
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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West 1300 North
2
Continue on North 1100 West
501 ft
·
18 sec
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North 1100 West
3
Turn left onto West 1500 North
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
West 1500 North
4
Continue on North Mountain States Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Mountain States Road
5
Turn left onto North 1500 West
160 ft
·
6 sec
·
North 1500 West
6
Turn right onto North Carbonville Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Carbonville Road
7
Take the ramp
405 ft
·
11 sec
8
Merge onto US 6; US 191
25 mi
·
30 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
9
Continue on US 6
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
State Street
10
Continue on US 6
33 mi
·
39 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
11
Continue on US 6
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East US-6
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 15
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 263
Toward US 189 North: University Ave
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on US 189
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
South University Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto 100 North
482 ft
·
18 sec
·
100 North
18
Turn right onto North 100 East
479 ft
·
20 sec
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North 100 East
19
Turn right onto Center Street
466 ft
·
28 sec
·
Center Street
20
Arrive at destination
Center Street
Trip Plan
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36.5 miles from Carbonville, UT, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.6 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 72.9 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.5 miles or 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 17m
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 Carbonville, 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 Carbonville, UT
This is one driving day of about 72.9 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Carbonville, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway for about 58.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.5 mi from Carbonville, UT · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 72.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.5 miles from Carbonville, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.55 one way
$23.10 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $12.11 | $24.22 |
| premium | $4.53 | $13.00 | $26.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.10 | $32.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.65 | $3.50 |
| Efficient EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.38 | $2.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.21 | $4.67 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Provo, UT
Night in Provo on Tuesday
Local time
10:28 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
4 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
1h 33m 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 Carbonville, UT to Provo, UT covers 72.9 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, Veterans Memorial Highway, East US-6. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.5 miles from Carbonville, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.55 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 72.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.3 miles (West 1500 North): Navigation decision point; at 65 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Carbonville, UT to Provo, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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