Origin
Provo, UT
Afternoon in Provo on Saturday
Local time
12:41 PM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Provo, UT to Oakley, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
49.8 mi
80 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
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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Trip Overview
Provo to Oakley is 49.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 10 minutes via SR 32, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you from the Mountain West region of Utah to another part of the same region. You'll encounter a mixed driving profile, suggesting a varied experience on the road. Given the relatively short distance and duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. Plan for a straightforward journey with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 32 | 18.1 mi | 28m |
| Provo Canyon Road | 17.4 mi | 19m |
| North University Avenue | 5.5 mi | 10m |
| South Main Street | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| US Highway 189 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| US 189 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 32
— 18.1 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Provo, UT and Oakley, UT.
1
Start on Center Street
21 ft
·
3 sec
·
Center Street
2
Turn right onto US 189
5.5 mi
·
10 min
·
North University Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on US 189
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Provo Canyon Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US Highway 189
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 189
5
Continue on US 189
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 189
6
Turn left onto US 40; US 189
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
South Main Street
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto SR 32
10 mi
·
14 min
·
SR 32
8
Turn left onto SR 32
7.7 mi
·
14 min
·
SR 32
9
Arrive at destination
SR 32
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.9 miles from Provo, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 42 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 189 / North University Avenue
Turn right onto US 189 / North University Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
26.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 40; US 189 / South Main Street
Turn left onto US 40; US 189 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
31.7 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
SR 32
Turn right onto SR 32
Navigation decision point
3
42 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
SR 32
Turn left onto SR 32
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.89 one way
$15.78 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $8.27 | $16.54 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.88 | $17.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.00 | $21.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.23 | $2.39 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.36 | $1.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.97 | $3.19 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Oakley, UT
Afternoon in Oakley on Saturday
Local time
12:41 PM
MDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
38°F
Midway, UT
25 mi in
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
28 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
1h 10m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive, with 44% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 18.1 miles along SR 32, providing a solid period of consistent travel. As you progress, you'll transition from roads like North University Avenue and Provo Canyon Road onto SR 32. This suggests a change in scenery and road type, likely moving from more urban or canyon-focused environments to a more open, potentially rural, highway feel for a significant portion of the trip.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.1 mi on SR 32.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 189 / North University Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Provo, UT to Oakley, UT is easy. At 1h 10m with 44% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 189 / North University Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.9 miles (US 40; US 189 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.7 miles (SR 32): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 49.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.1 miles on SR 32. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 189 / North University Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.9 miles (US 40; US 189 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.7 miles (SR 32): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oakley, UT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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