Origin
Monroe, UT
Afternoon in Monroe on Sunday
Local time
1:53 PM
MDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monroe, UT to Provo, UT
Drive Time
2h 25m
Distance
131.6 mi
212 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 15m
★
6 AM
2h 25m
8 AM
2h 45m
10 AM
2h 32m
12 PM
2h 30m
3 PM
2h 33m
5 PM
2h 44m
8 PM
2h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monroe, UT
Ankit Bisht
Provo, UT
Vladimir Srajber
Trip Overview
Traveling from Monroe to Provo covers 131.6 miles and takes approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes of driving time. This route works perfectly as a straightforward day trip, allowing you to easily complete the journey in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate a mix of roads, including Veterans Memorial Highway, US 50, and I-70, while staying entirely within the Mountain West region of Utah. Budgeting roughly $21 for fuel should keep you covered for the trip. Because the drive is relatively short, it offers a great balance of accessibility and efficiency for travelers moving between these two Utah locations.
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
65.8 miles from Monroe, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive that transitions across different road types, with highways accounting for 37% of your total travel time. You will spend a significant portion of the trip on Veterans Memorial Highway, which features the route's longest uninterrupted stretch at 74.2 miles. This segment requires steady focus before you shift onto the interstate sections of I-70. As you progress from the start in Monroe toward Provo, the road conditions shift from local corridors to higher-speed transit. Prepare for a varied experience behind the wheel that blends sustained highway cruising with the transitional segments necessary to connect these two points.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 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 74.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.3 miles in near SR 258.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 131.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles (SR 258): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 22.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
4.3 mi into trip
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~6m in
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SR 258
At end of road, turn left onto SR 258
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
5.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
22.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward US 24: Sigurd, Aurora
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 48
Toward US 24: Sigurd, Aurora
5
25.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
SR 260
Turn left onto SR 260
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
129.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 18m 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
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Monroe, UT to Provo, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Aurora along the way.
Aurora
22.4 mi in
|
~25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 74.2 mi | 1h 12m |
| US 50 | 24.4 mi | 29m |
| I 70 | 16.3 mi | 15m |
| SR 260 | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| South Main Street | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| SR 24 | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| South University Avenue | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| SR 258 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 74.2 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe, UT and Provo, UT.
1
Start on East 100 South
169 ft
·
9 sec
·
East 100 South
2
Turn right onto SR 118
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
South Main Street
3
Turn left onto West 3000 North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 3000 North
4
At end of road, turn left onto SR 258
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 258
Use the none lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 70; US 89
16 mi
·
15 min
·
I 70; US 89
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 48
Toward US 24: Sigurd, Aurora
8
Turn right onto SR 259
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
SR 259
9
At end of road, turn left onto SR 24
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 24
10
Turn left onto SR 260
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 260
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto US 50
24 mi
·
29 min
·
US 50
12
Turn left onto US 50
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
400 North
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
14
Merge onto I 15
74 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the none / 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
·
North 100 East
19
Turn right onto Center Street
466 ft
·
28 sec
·
Center Street
20
Arrive at destination
Center Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 2-hour and 25-minute journey, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around your own schedule. There are no mandatory stops scheduled for this 131.6-mile trek, giving you the freedom to drive straight through or pull over whenever you need a quick break. Keep in mind that since your longest stretch is 74.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before hitting that section to avoid any mid-route stress. Checking your fuel levels before leaving Monroe is a smart move, as $21 will generally cover your needs for the entire trip. Use the lack of required stops to your advantage by choosing the departure time that best avoids local traffic patterns in 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 65.8 miles from Monroe, UT, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.2 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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.8 miles or 1h 17m 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 58m
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 Monroe, 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 Monroe, UT
This is one driving day of about 131.6 miles and 2h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Monroe, 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 74.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.8 mi from Monroe, UT · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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 65.8 miles from Monroe, 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 74.2 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.85 one way
$41.71 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $21.92 | $43.84 |
| premium | $4.53 | $23.47 | $46.93 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $29.24 | $58.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.5 | 0 | $13.82 | $6.32 |
| Efficient EV | 32.9 | 0 | $11.51 | $5.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.6 | 0 | $18.42 | $8.42 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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
1:53 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
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
2h 25m 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 Monroe, UT to Provo, UT covers 131.6 miles and takes about 2h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, US 50, I 70. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.8 miles from Monroe, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.85 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 demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 131.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles (SR 258): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 22.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Monroe, UT to Provo, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Aurora along the way.
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