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Trip from Morgan, UT to Provo, UT

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 39m

Distance

87.9 mi

141 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 32m ★
6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Morgan, UT

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city in and county seat of Utah County, Utah, United States

Provo, UT

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Trip Overview

This 87.9-mile drive from Morgan, UT, to Provo, UT, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 39 minutes. You'll primarily navigate Veterans Memorial Highway and US 89, with a portion on I-84, making for a mixed driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $14, this route is an economical option for exploring Utah's Mountain West region. The drive is straightforward and doesn't necessitate an overnight stay, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times.

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

43.9 miles from Morgan, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 42% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 47.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a solid period of consistent travel. While much of the drive involves efficient road travel, the integration of different road types means you'll experience shifts in pace and scenery. This isn't a constant interstate grind; rather, it's a varied journey that keeps things interesting as you progress toward Provo.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 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 47.6 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 16.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 87.9 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 16.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.1 miles (US 89): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
16.5 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward US 89 South: Salt Lake City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 87A Toward US 89 South: Salt Lake City
6
27.1 mi into trip | ~31m in | US 89

Keep slight right at fork onto US 89

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
38.1 mi into trip | ~43m in | I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
46.3 mi into trip | ~52m in | I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
85.7 mi into trip | ~1h 34m 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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 47.6 mi 51m
US 89 21.3 mi 24m
I 84 15.3 mi 15m
West Center Street 1.1 mi 1m
North State Street 0.9 mi 1m
100 North 0.6 mi 1m
North 500 West <0.1 mi <1m
North 100 East <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 47.6 mi, about 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Morgan, UT and Provo, UT.

1

Start on Young Street

139 ft · 9 sec · Young Street
2

Turn right onto SR 66

0.9 mi · 1 min · North State Street
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 84 West: Ogden
4

Merge onto I 84

15 mi · 15 min · I 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec
Exit 87A Toward US 89 South: Salt Lake City Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Merge onto US 89

10 mi · 11 min · US 89
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto US 89

11 mi · 12 min · US 89
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 15

8.2 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 15

39 mi · 42 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 265 Toward SR 114: Provo, Center Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on West Center Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Center Street
Use the straight lane.
12

Turn left onto US 89

518 ft · 14 sec · North 500 West
Use the left lane.
13

Turn right onto 100 North

0.6 mi · 1 min · 100 North
14

Turn right onto North 100 East

479 ft · 20 sec · North 100 East
15

Turn right onto Center Street

466 ft · 28 sec · Center Street
16

Arrive at destination

Center Street

Trip Plan

Given its short duration of under two hours, this route offers great flexibility. You can easily depart in the morning and arrive in Provo with plenty of the day left for activities, or plan a relaxed afternoon departure. With no designated stops in the data, consider planning your own breaks as needed, especially during the 47.6-mile stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, though the estimated $14 cost suggests it's not a major concern for this trip.

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 43.9 miles from Morgan, UT, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.6 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 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 43.9 miles or 49m 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 22m

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 Morgan, 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 Morgan, UT

This is one driving day of about 87.9 miles and 1h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Morgan, 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 47.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 43.9 mi from Morgan, UT · 49m into the drive

city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Millcreek, UT

44 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

Lehi, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Salt Lake City, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.9 miles from Morgan, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Timpanogos Cave National Monument

Timpanogos Cave National Monument

National Monument

The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour $12 near mile 75.7
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.93 one way

$27.86 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $14.60 $29.20
premium $4.53 $15.68 $31.36
diesel $5.61 $19.41 $38.81

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: 30.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.4 0 $9.23 $4.22
Efficient EV 22 0 $7.69 $3.52
EV Truck/SUV 35.2 0 $12.31 $5.63

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Morgan, UT

Night in Morgan on Tuesday

Local time

9:06 PM

MDT

Current temp

33°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Provo, UT

Night in Provo on Tuesday

Local time

9:06 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

6 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 39m 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 Morgan, UT to Provo, UT covers 87.9 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, US 89, I 84. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.9 miles from Morgan, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.93 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 13 significant decision points across 87.9 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 16.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.1 miles (US 89): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Morgan, UT to Provo, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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