Trip from Provo, UT to Monroe, UT

Drive Time

2h 25m

Distance

132 mi

212 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 15m ★
6 AM
2h 25m
8 AM
2h 45m
10 AM
2h 32m
12 PM
2h 30m
3 PM
2h 33m
5 PM
2h 44m
8 PM
2h 19m

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

Downtown Provo, UT, UT

Provo, UT

Vladimir Srajber

Downtown Monroe, UT, UT

Monroe, UT

Ankit Bisht

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Provo to Monroe, you are looking at a 132-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 25 minutes. This Mountain West route is well-suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you can easily complete the round trip without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $21 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating this path involves utilizing Veterans Memorial Highway, State Street, and I-70 to reach your destination. Because the trip is relatively short, it offers great flexibility for those who want to get on the road and arrive at their destination quickly. It is a straightforward trek that keeps you within the state of Utah the entire time.

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 7m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While you will spend a portion of your time on major roads, the highway share is only 19%, highlighting the local character of this transition. You will spend the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 74 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway before the route shifts gears. The nature of the road changes as you move through the region, requiring you to stay alert through the various turns. It is a drive that rewards those who enjoy navigating local roads rather than just mindlessly tracking miles on a massive highway.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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 74 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 around 1.7 miles in near US 189.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 132 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (US 189): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 77.8 miles (US 50 / State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 106.3 miles (SR 24): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

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1.7 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 189

Take the exit onto US 189 toward I 15 South: Las Vegas, Lakeview Parkway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas, Lakeview Parkway
6
77.8 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in | US 50 / State Street

Turn right onto US 50 / State Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
106.3 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in | SR 24

At end of road, turn right onto SR 24

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.
6
109.1 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in

Take the exit toward I 70 West: Richfield

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 70 West: Richfield
6
132 mi into trip | ~2h 25m in | East 100 South

Turn left onto East 100 South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 74 mi 1h 12m
State Street 24.4 mi 29m
I 70 16.5 mi 15m
Main Street 4.2 mi 6m
SR 118 3.7 mi 5m
SR 24 2.4 mi 2m
North University Avenue 1.7 mi 4m
West Main Street 1.3 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 74 mi, about 1h 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Provo, UT and Monroe, 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

Continue on US 189

1.6 mi · 3 min · North University Avenue
Use the none lane.
4

Take the exit onto US 189

0.9 mi · 2 min · US 189
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas, Lakeview Parkway Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Merge onto I 15

74 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 29 sec
Exit 188 Toward US 50 East: Scipio
7

Turn left onto US 50

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 50
8

Turn right onto US 50

24 mi · 29 min · State Street
Use the right lane.
9

Turn right onto SR 260

4.2 mi · 6 min · Main Street
10

At end of road, turn right onto SR 24

2.4 mi · 2 min · SR 24
Use the none lane.
11

Turn right onto SR 259

0.3 mi · 30 sec · SR 259
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Toward I 70 West: Richfield
13

Merge onto I 70; US 89

16 mi · 15 min · I 70; US 89
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward Elsinore, Monroe
15

Turn left onto SR 258

309 ft · 5 sec · Elsinore Road
16

Continue on SR 258

1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
Use the none lane.
17

Turn right onto West 3000 North

0.5 mi · 1 min · West 3000 North
18

Turn right onto SR 118

3.7 mi · 5 min · SR 118
19

Turn left onto East 100 South

169 ft · 7 sec · East 100 South
Use the none lane.
20

Arrive at destination

East 100 South

Trip Plan

Since this is a manageable 2-hour and 25-minute drive, you have the advantage of being able to leave whenever fits your schedule best. With no mandatory stops built into the data, you can move at your own pace, though it is smart to account for the turn-heavy nature of the route when timing your departure. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before heading out, as the $21 estimated cost is based on current projections and can fluctuate. Given that the route consists of a significant amount of local road travel, plan to stay focused on the road rather than relying on cruise control. Prioritize a steady pace through the 74-mile stretch of Veterans Memorial Highway to ensure you maintain a comfortable rhythm before reaching the more technical sections.

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 66 miles from Provo, UT, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74 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 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 66 miles or 1h 7m 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 Monroe, UT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Provo, 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 Provo, UT

This is one driving day of about 132 miles and 2h 25m.

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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 74 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 66 mi from Provo, UT · 1h 7m into the drive

Downtown Payson, UT, UT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Payson, 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

Delta, UT

Fuel and coffee

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

Payson, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 66 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 74 miles.

Arriving in Monroe, UT

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.92 one way

$41.83 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.23 $21.99 $43.98
premium $4.53 $23.54 $47.07
diesel $5.64 $29.33 $58.65

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: 46.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Provo, UT

Afternoon in Provo on Sunday

Local time

1:53 PM

MDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Monroe, UT

Afternoon in Monroe on Sunday

Local time

1:53 PM

MDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

4 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

2h 25m 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 Monroe, UT covers 132 miles and takes about 2h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, State Street, I 70. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66 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 $20.92 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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 132 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (US 189): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 77.8 miles (US 50 / State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 106.3 miles (SR 24): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Provo, UT to Monroe, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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