If you are looking to travel between Pleasant Grove and Provo, this quick 12.2-mile connection is an efficient way to navigate the Mountain West region. You can easily complete the entire trip in about 18 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. With zero scheduled stops required, you won't need to worry about planning complex breaks or overnight stays. Budgeting just $2 for fuel makes this one of the most economical drives in the area. It is a straightforward, practical link between these two Utah cities that prioritizes speed and local accessibility over long-distance touring.
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
6.1 miles from Pleasant Grove, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 9m into the drive
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route maintains a 0% highway share. You will primarily navigate via Veterans Memorial Highway, Geneva Road, and West Center Street to reach your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 6.5-mile segment along Veterans Memorial Highway. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, you should stay alert for frequent turns and changing traffic conditions. The path offers a consistent, urban-style driving rhythm that moves you steadily from one city center to the next.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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 6.5 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 100 East.
Route Complexity5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 (100 East): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|100 East
Turn left onto 100 East
Navigation decision point
5
3.4 mi into trip|~6m 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.
8
10 mi into trip|~13m 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
11.3 mi into trip|~16m in|US 89 / North 500 West
Turn left onto US 89 / North 500 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
12.1 mi into trip|~18m in|Center Street
Turn right onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
6.5 mi
7m
Geneva Road
1.8 mi
3m
West Center Street
1.1 mi
1m
100 North
0.6 mi
1m
Main Street
0.5 mi
<1m
100 East
0.4 mi
<1m
1600 North
0.1 mi
<1m
State Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 6.5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Grove, UT and Provo, UT.
1
Start on this road
143 ft·15 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto 100 East
0.4 mi·48 sec·100 East
3
Turn sharp right onto State Street
0.1 mi·26 sec·State Street
4
Turn left onto SR 114
0.5 mi·55 sec·Main Street
5
Continue on SR 114
1.8 mi·3 min·Geneva Road
6
Turn left onto SR 241
0.1 mi·14 sec·1600 North
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
8
Merge onto I 15
6.5 mi·7 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 265Toward SR 114: Provo, Center StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on West Center Street
1.1 mi·1 min·West Center Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto US 89
518 ft·14 sec·North 500 West
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto 100 North
0.6 mi·1 min·100 North
13
Turn right onto North 100 East
479 ft·20 sec·North 100 East
14
Turn right onto Center Street
466 ft·28 sec·Center Street
15
Arrive at destination
Center Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a short 18-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule rather than worrying about long-haul fatigue. Because you are navigating local streets, keep an eye on your GPS to manage the various turns along Geneva Road and West Center Street effectively. You don't need to worry about fuel stops given the short distance and low $2 cost, so you can head out with a full tank and arrive without incident. A helpful tip for this specific route is to stay vigilant during transition points between the main roads, as the frequent turns require more attention than a standard highway cruise.
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 6.1 miles from Pleasant Grove, UT, or about 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.5 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 12.2 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.1 miles or 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 14m
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 Pleasant Grove, 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 Pleasant Grove, UT
This is one driving day of about 12.2 miles and 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pleasant Grove, 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 6.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.1 mi from Pleasant Grove, UT
· 9m into the drive
The midpoint is around 6.1 miles from Pleasant Grove, 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
$1.93 one way
$3.87 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg4 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$2.03
$4.05
premium
$4.53
$2.18
$4.35
diesel
$5.61
$2.69
$5.39
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging
· 0 stops
· 75% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
3.7
0
$1.28
$0.59
Efficient EV
3.1
0
$1.07
$0.49
EV Truck/SUV
4.9
0
$1.71
$0.78
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 2 days ago
Origin
Pleasant Grove, UT
Afternoon
in Pleasant Grove on Wednesday
Local time
1:19 PM
MDT
Current temp
60°F
Chance Rain Showers
S 2 to 6 mph44% chanceLive forecast
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 12 at 9:47PM MDT until April 14 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Provo, UT
Afternoon
in Provo on Wednesday
Local time
1:19 PM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Chance Rain Showers
SW 2 to 6 mph49% chanceLive forecast
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 12 at 9:47PM MDT until April 14 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
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
2 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
18m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Pleasant Grove, UT to Provo, UT covers 12.2 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Geneva Road, West Center Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.1 miles from Pleasant Grove, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.93 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 (100 East): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Pleasant Grove, UT to Provo, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
