Trip from Provo, UT to Benson, UT

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 31m

Distance

131.9 mi

212 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

2h 21m ★

6 AM

2h 32m

8 AM

2h 52m

10 AM

2h 39m

12 PM

2h 37m

3 PM

2h 40m

5 PM

2h 51m

8 PM

2h 26m

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

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Benson, UT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Provo, UT to Benson, UT covers 131.9 miles and takes about 2h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, US 89, 1000 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 95.8 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.90 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

65.9 miles from Provo, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 2h 31m drive with frequent turns across 131.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 19 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 95.8 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 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 189 / North University Avenue.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 131.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 (US 189 / North University Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (SR 114 / West Center Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 189 / North University Avenue

Turn right onto US 189 / North University Avenue

Navigation decision point

0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | SR 114 / West Center Street

Turn right onto SR 114 / West Center Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

2 mi into trip | ~4m 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.

59.9 mi into trip | ~1h 6m 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.

98 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in | I 15 Business; I 84 Business

Keep slight right at fork onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway	95.8 mi	1h 41m
US 89	18.9 mi	22m
1000 West	5.6 mi	8m
1100 South	4.5 mi	5m
Airport Road	2.1 mi	3m
West Center Street	1 mi	1m
3000 North	1 mi	2m
3400 North	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 95.8 mi, about 1h 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Center Street

21 ft · 3 sec · Center Street

Turn right onto US 189

478 ft · 18 sec · North University Avenue

Turn left onto 100 North

0.5 mi · 1 min · 100 North

Turn left onto US 89

475 ft · 12 sec · North 500 West

Turn right onto SR 114

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Center Street

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 36 sec · this road

Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City Use the left / straight lanes.

Merge onto I 15

58 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 15

38 mi · 39 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business

0.2 mi · 21 sec · I 15 Business; I 84 Business

Toward US 91

Keep slight right at fork onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business

0.3 mi · 36 sec · I 15 Business; I 84 Business

Merge onto US 91; I 15 Bus; I 84 Bus

4.5 mi · 5 min · 1100 South

Continue on US 89; US 91

19 mi · 22 min · US 89; US 91

Turn left onto SR 252

5.6 mi · 8 min · 1000 West

At end of road, turn left onto Airport Road

2.1 mi · 3 min · Airport Road

Continue on 3400 North

0.7 mi · 1 min · 3400 North

At end of road, turn left onto 3000 West

0.2 mi · 31 sec · 3000 West

Continue on 3200 North

0.5 mi · 1 min · 3200 North

Turn right onto 3000 North

1.0 mi · 2 min · 3000 North

Arrive at destination

3000 North

Trip Plan

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 65.9 miles from Provo, UT, or about 1h 12m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 95.8 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 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 65.9 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 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Benson, UT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 131.9 miles and 2h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Provo, UT.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 95.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 65.9 mi from Provo, UT · 1h 12m into the drive

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Farmington, UT

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

Ogden, UT

Fuel and coffee

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

Farmington, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 65.9 miles from Provo, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 95.8 miles.

Arriving in Benson, UT

The final approach into Benson, 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 Benson, 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

$20.90 one way

$41.80 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$21.91	$43.82
premium	$4.53	$23.53	$47.06
diesel	$5.61	$29.12	$58.24

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

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	39.6	$13.85	$6.33
Efficient EV	33	$11.54	$5.28
EV Truck/SUV	52.8	$18.47	$8.44

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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Provo, UT

Night in Provo on Tuesday

Local time

9:12 PM

MDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Benson, UT

Night in Benson on Tuesday

Local time

9:12 PM

MDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

43°F

Farmington, 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

19 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 31m 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 Provo, UT to Benson, UT covers 131.9 miles and takes about 2h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, US 89, 1000 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 65.9 miles from Provo, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.90 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.