Origin
Delta, UT
Afternoon in Delta on Sunday
Local time
1:53 PM
MDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Delta, UT to Provo, UT
Drive Time
1h 48m
Distance
91.3 mi
147 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 40m
★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Delta, UT
Radoslaw Sikorski
Provo, UT
Vladimir Srajber
Trip Overview
Spanning 89.9 miles through Utah's Mountain West, this trip from Delta to Provo is a quick journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 35 minutes behind the wheel. Because the total drive time is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a one-day excursion, requiring no overnight stops. You can expect to spend approximately $14 on fuel for the trip, making it an affordable option for travelers. The route utilizes a mix of Main Street, the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, and 200 East to navigate between these two locations. Whether you are commuting or exploring, this straightforward drive offers a practical connection between these regional hubs.
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
45.6 miles from Delta, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate haul, as this route contains zero percent highway travel. Navigating through local roads requires your full attention, as the path relies on surface streets like Main Street and 200 East rather than high-speed thoroughfares. The road’s personality is defined by consistent turns and transitions, which keep the driving experience active and engaging. Because the entire 89.9-mile stretch is composed of local roads, you will experience a steady, rhythmic pace rather than long, uninterrupted highway segments. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience that focuses on local navigation throughout the entire duration.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 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 37.6 miles.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
5,486 ft
4,503 ft
Total Climb
1,066 ft
Total Descent
1,152 ft
Highest Point
5,486 ft
~41.8 mi in
Elevation Range
983 ft
Notable High Points
4,787 ft at ~11.4 miles
+6 ft prominence
5,486 ft at ~41.8 miles
+283 ft prominence
5,209 ft at ~57 miles
+69 ft prominence
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 6; US 50 / Main Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 48m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 6; US 50 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (US 6 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 51 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 6; US 50 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 6; US 50 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 6 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Turn left onto US 6 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
51 mi into trip
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~1h 4m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 15 North
5
51.3 mi into trip
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~1h 5m 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
88.9 mi into trip
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~1h 42m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 37.6 mi | 37m |
| SR 132 | 34.4 mi | 43m |
| Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | 15 mi | 17m |
| South University Avenue | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| 200 East | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 100 North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 100 East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 37.6 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delta, UT and Provo, UT.
1
Start on 100 West
78 ft
·
6 sec
·
100 West
2
Turn right onto US 6; US 50
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto US 6
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on US 6
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
200 East
5
Turn right onto SR 132
34 mi
·
43 min
·
SR 132
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 15 North
7
Merge onto I 15
38 mi
·
37 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 263
Toward US 189 North: University Ave
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 189
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
South University Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto 100 North
482 ft
·
18 sec
·
100 North
11
Turn right onto North 100 East
479 ft
·
20 sec
·
North 100 East
12
Turn right onto Center Street
466 ft
·
28 sec
·
Center Street
13
Arrive at destination
Center Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable 1-hour and 35-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to worry about planning for long rest stops or overnight accommodations, allowing you to complete the journey in a single push. To keep your travel costs around the estimated $14 for fuel, make sure to check your tank before leaving Delta, as services may be more limited on certain stretches of the route. Because the drive is turn-heavy, pay close attention to your navigation along the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway to ensure you don't miss any critical junctions. Embracing the local character of these roads is the best way to enjoy the transition from Delta to Provo.
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 45.6 miles from Delta, UT, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.6 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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.6 miles or 57m 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 28m
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 Delta, 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 Delta, UT
This is one driving day of about 91.3 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Delta, 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 Veterans Memorial Highway for about 37.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.6 mi from Delta, UT · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 45.6 miles from Delta, 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
$14.47 one way
$28.94 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $15.21 | $30.42 |
| premium | $4.53 | $16.28 | $32.56 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $20.28 | $40.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.59 | $4.38 |
| Efficient EV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.99 | $3.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.5 | 0 | $12.78 | $5.84 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
1:53 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
3 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 48m 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 Delta, UT to Provo, UT covers 91.3 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, SR 132, Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.6 miles from Delta, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.47 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 is a straightforward 1h 48m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 6; US 50 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (US 6 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 51 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Delta, UT to Provo, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs. The route ranges from 4,503 ft to 5,486 ft elevation with about 1,066 ft of total climbing. There are 3 notable high points along the way.
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