Origin
Provo, UT
Afternoon in Provo on Thursday
Local time
3:37 PM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Provo, UT to Draper, UT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
35m
Distance
29 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Provo, UT
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Draper, UT
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 29-mile drive from Provo, UT, to Draper, UT, will take you about 35 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing Veterans Memorial Highway and 12300 South, this route is entirely within the Mountain West region. Given its short distance and duration, this trip is perfectly suited as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, it's an economical option for a quick journey. The overall feel is that of a local drive, making it easy to navigate and understand.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 29 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this short hop. While 90% of the route is on highways, it doesn't feel like a relentless interstate experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 25.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. You'll be navigating through a mix of arterial roads and local streets, so keep an eye out for frequent turns and changes in speed limits as you progress toward Draper. The road's personality is more about local connectivity than sweeping vistas.
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 25.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 189 / North University Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 29 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
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 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 189 / North University Avenue
Turn right onto US 189 / North University Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
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SR 114 / West Center Street
Turn right onto SR 114 / West Center Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
2 mi into trip
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~4m in
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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
27.1 mi into trip
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~31m in
|
US 89
Take the exit onto US 89 toward SR 71: 12300 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 291
Toward SR 71: 12300 South
9
27.4 mi into trip
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~31m in
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US 89
Keep slight right at fork onto US 89 toward SR 71: 12300 South, Draper
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SR 71: 12300 South, Draper
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 25.2 mi | 26m |
| 12300 South | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Center Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| 100 North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| US 89 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 970 East | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Draper Parkway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North University Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 25.2 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Provo, UT and Draper, UT.
1
Start on Center Street
21 ft
·
3 sec
·
Center Street
2
Turn right onto US 189
478 ft
·
18 sec
·
North University Avenue
3
Turn left onto 100 North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
100 North
4
Turn left onto US 89
475 ft
·
12 sec
·
North 500 West
5
Turn right onto SR 114
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Center Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
this road
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Merge onto I 15
25 mi
·
26 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto US 89
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 89
Exit 291
Toward SR 71: 12300 South
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 89
391 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 89
Toward SR 71: 12300 South, Draper
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on US 89; SR 71
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
12300 South
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on Draper Parkway
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Draper Parkway
12
Turn slight right onto 970 East
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
970 East
13
Turn right onto Pioneer Road
17 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pioneer Road
14
Turn left
141 ft
·
10 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.60 one way
$9.19 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $4.82 | $9.63 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.17 | $10.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.40 | $12.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Draper, UT
Afternoon in Draper on Thursday
Local time
3:37 PM
MDT
Current temp
49°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
16 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
35m 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 Draper, UT covers 29 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, 12300 South, West Center Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.5 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 $4.60 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 short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 29 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
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.
The route from Provo, UT to Draper, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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