Drive Time
2h 25m
Distance
132 mi
212 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
The drive from Provo, UT to Monroe, UT covers 132 miles and takes about 2h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North University Avenue, I 15 South, Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
66 miles from Provo, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 25m drive with frequent turns across 132 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North University Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 15 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 50 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Elsinore | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Provo, UT and Monroe, UT.
Start on Center Street
Turn right onto North University Avenue
Continue on North University Avenue
Take the exit straight toward I 15 South: Las Vegas, Lakeview Parkway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Scipio
Turn left
Turn right onto State Street
Turn right onto Main Street
At the end of the road, turn right
Turn right
Take the exit left toward I 70 West: Richfield
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward Elsinore, Monroe
Turn left onto Elsinore Road
Continue on West Main Street
Turn right onto West 3000 North
Turn right
Turn left onto East 100 South
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 66 miles or 1h 12m 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 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Monroe, UT than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Provo, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Provo, UT
This is one driving day of about 132 miles and 2h 25m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66 mi from Provo, UT · 1h 12m 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 66 miles from Provo, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Monroe, 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 Monroe, UT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$20.23 one way
$40.46 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $21.99 | $43.98 |
| premium | $4.55 | $23.64 | $47.28 |
| diesel | $5.41 | $28.13 | $56.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.6 | 0 | $13.86 | $6.34 |
| Efficient EV | 33 | 0 | $11.55 | $5.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.8 | 0 | $18.48 | $8.45 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Provo on Saturday
Local time
7:53 AM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Monroe on Saturday
Local time
7:53 AM
MDT
Current temp
35°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
39°F
Payson, UT
66 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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