Origin
Nephi, UT
Morning in Nephi on Saturday
Local time
8:16 AM
MDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nephi, UT to Provo, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
40.2 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nephi, UT
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Provo, UT
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Trip Overview
Nephi to Provo is 40.2 miles and takes about 46 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Utah's Mountain West region, offering a straightforward local journey. It's a short trip, perfect for a day drive or as part of a larger itinerary. You'll encounter a mix of familiar local roads as you head north, making it an easy transit between these two communities.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 40.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you should anticipate frequent changes in direction rather than sustained highway cruising. With 0% highway share, expect to navigate city streets and local thoroughfares for the entire 40.2 miles. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 34.5 miles, likely on Veterans Memorial Highway, before local roads begin to dominate. This profile suggests a more engaged driving experience, requiring attention to traffic signals and intersections as you make your way north.
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 34.5 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 3.3 miles in near I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 46m 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 3.3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 40 miles (100 North): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
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
37.8 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
40 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
100 North
Turn right onto 100 North
Navigation decision point
4
40.1 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
North 100 East
Turn right onto North 100 East
Navigation decision point
5
40.2 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Center Street
Turn right onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 34.5 mi | 34m |
| North Main Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| 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
— 34.5 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nephi, UT and Provo, UT.
1
Start on I 15 Bus; SR 28
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Main Street
2
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
3
Merge onto I 15
35 mi
·
34 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.1 mi from Nephi, UT · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Nephi, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Provo, UT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Provo, UT if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.37 one way
$12.74 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $6.68 | $13.35 |
| premium | $4.53 | $7.17 | $14.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.22 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Morning in Provo on Saturday
Local time
8:16 AM
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
6 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
46m 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 Nephi, UT to Provo, UT covers 40.2 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, North 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 20.1 miles from Nephi, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.37 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 46m 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 3.3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 40 miles (100 North): Navigation decision point.
The route from Nephi, UT to Provo, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Timpanogos Cave National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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