Origin
Cedar City, UT
Afternoon in Cedar City on Sunday
Local time
1:54 PM
MDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cedar City, UT to Provo, UT
Drive Time
3h 27m
Distance
207 mi
333 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 16m
★
6 AM
3h 28m
8 AM
3h 52m
10 AM
3h 36m
12 PM
3h 34m
3 PM
3h 38m
5 PM
3h 51m
8 PM
3h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cedar City, UT
Hao Ma
Provo, UT
Vladimir Srajber
Trip Overview
Spanning 207 miles through the Mountain West, the drive from Cedar City to Provo takes approximately 3 hours and 27 minutes. This route functions perfectly as a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. Expect to budget roughly $33 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Utah hubs. You will navigate via Veterans Memorial Highway, Main Street, and South University Avenue to complete the journey. Because the entire trip remains within the same region, you can anticipate a consistent travel experience from start to finish. It is a straightforward trek that balances efficiency with the practical reality of navigating local roads.
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
103.5 miles from Cedar City, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will spend the vast majority of your time—specifically 200.6 miles—on Veterans Memorial Highway, which serves as the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip. The road’s personality is defined by its local character, requiring your full attention as you transition between different road types. Unlike high-speed transit corridors, this drive demands a more engaged driving style due to the frequent turns. You will find that the feel of the road changes as you move away from Cedar City and eventually navigate into the urban environment of Provo.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 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 200.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 27m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 204.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
3.8 mi into trip
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~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 15 North
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~6m 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 none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
204.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 21m 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
4
206.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 26m in
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100 North
Turn right onto 100 North
Navigation decision point
5
206.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 27m in
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Center Street
Turn right onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 200.6 mi | 3h 15m |
| Main Street | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| South University Avenue | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| 100 North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 100 East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 200.6 mi, about 3h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar City, UT and Provo, UT.
1
Start on I 15 Bus; SR 130
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
Use the none lane.
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 15 North
3
Merge onto I 15
201 mi
·
3 hr 15 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 263
Toward US 189 North: University Ave
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on US 189
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
South University Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto 100 North
482 ft
·
18 sec
·
100 North
7
Turn right onto North 100 East
479 ft
·
20 sec
·
North 100 East
8
Turn right onto Center Street
466 ft
·
28 sec
·
Center Street
9
Arrive at destination
Center Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around your personal schedule. With only one planned stop required, try to pace your trip early to avoid peak traffic as you approach the city limits. Keep in mind that the lack of highway miles means your travel time is more sensitive to local traffic patterns, so check your navigation app before heading out. Since you are budgeting about $33 for fuel, it is wise to fill up in Cedar City before you get onto the longer stretches of Veterans Memorial Highway. Taking advantage of that single planned stop will help you stay fresh behind the wheel for the duration of the 207-mile trek.
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 103.5 miles from Cedar City, UT, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 200.6 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 80 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.5 miles or 1h 43m 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 47m
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 Cedar City, 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 Cedar City, UT
This is one driving day of about 207 miles and 3h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cedar City, 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 200.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 103.5 mi from Cedar City, UT · 1h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
104 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 103.5 miles from Cedar City, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 200.6 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
$32.80 one way
$65.60 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $34.48 | $68.96 |
| premium | $4.53 | $36.91 | $73.82 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $45.99 | $91.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.1 | 0 | $21.73 | $9.94 |
| Efficient EV | 51.8 | 0 | $18.11 | $8.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 82.8 | 1 | $28.98 | $13.25 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Afternoon in Provo on Sunday
Local time
1:54 PM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
36°F
Delta, UT
104 mi in
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
2 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
3h 27m 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 Cedar City, UT to Provo, UT covers 207 miles and takes about 3h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Main Street, South University Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 103.5 miles from Cedar City, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.80 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 27m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 204.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cedar City, UT to Provo, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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