Origin
Draper, UT
Afternoon in Draper on Thursday
Local time
3:39 PM
MDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Draper, UT to Provo, UT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
36m
Distance
29.3 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Draper, UT
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Provo, UT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Draper, UT to Provo, UT covers 29.3 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, 12300 South, West Center Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 29.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 36m drive with frequent turns across 29.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
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 25.1 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 early in the drive near Pioneer Road.
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 29.3 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: near the start (Pioneer Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (900 East): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (12300 South): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Pioneer Road
Turn left onto Pioneer Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
900 East
Turn right onto 900 East
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
12300 South
Turn left onto 12300 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
27.1 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
28.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 89 / North 500 West
Turn left onto US 89 / North 500 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 25.1 mi | 26m |
| 12300 South | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Center Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 100 North | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| US 89 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 900 East | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pioneer Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 500 West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 25.1 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Draper, UT and Provo, UT.
1
Start on this road
141 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Pioneer Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Pioneer Road
3
Turn right onto 900 East
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
900 East
4
Turn left onto 12300 South
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
12300 South
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp onto US 89
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
US 89
6
Merge onto I 15; US 89
25 mi
·
26 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 265
Toward SR 114: Provo, Center Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on West Center Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Center Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto US 89
518 ft
·
14 sec
·
North 500 West
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto 100 North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.64 one way
$9.29 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $4.87 | $9.73 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.23 | $10.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Thursday
Local time
3:39 PM
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
16 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
36m 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 Draper, UT to Provo, UT covers 29.3 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, 12300 South, West Center Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.6 miles from Draper, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.64 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 29.3 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: near the start (Pioneer Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (900 East): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (12300 South): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Draper, UT to Provo, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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