Origin
Provo, UT
Afternoon in Provo on Sunday
Local time
1:54 PM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Provo, UT to River Heights, UT
Drive Time
2h 20m
Distance
124.5 mi
200 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 11m
★
6 AM
2h 21m
8 AM
2h 40m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 26m
3 PM
2h 29m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Provo, UT
Vladimir Srajber
River Heights, UT
Matthew Montrone
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Provo to River Heights, you are looking at a 124.5-mile journey through the Mountain West. Expect to spend about 2 hours and 20 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a straightforward day trip. You will primarily utilize the Veterans Memorial Highway and US 89 before finishing on 1100 South. With a fuel budget of roughly $20, it is an affordable excursion that stays within the state of Utah. Since the route is manageable in a single day, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations. This drive offers a practical connection between these two regions, perfect for travelers who prefer efficiency over long-haul transit.
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
62.2 miles from Provo, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that requires your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While 17% of your travel occurs on highways, the vast majority of the experience involves transitioning between different road types. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is 95.8 miles on the Veterans Memorial Highway, where you can settle into a steady rhythm before navigating the more technical local sections. The character of the road shifts noticeably as you move away from the main highway and transition toward your final destination. Be prepared for a varied driving experience that transitions from high-speed highway segments to the more localized navigation required to reach River Heights.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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. 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.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 124.5 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: 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 12 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 none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
59.9 mi into trip
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~1h 6m in
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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 none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
123.7 mi into trip
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~2h 18m in
|
700 South
Turn right onto 700 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 95.8 mi | 1h 41m |
| US 89 | 20.9 mi | 25m |
| 1100 South | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| West Center Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| 100 North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| I 15 Business | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 700 South | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Summerwild Avenue | 0.3 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 River Heights, 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 / none lanes.
7
Merge onto I 15
58 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
38 mi
·
39 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 15 Business; I 84 Business
Toward US 91
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 15 Business; I 84 Business
11
Merge onto US 91; I 15 Bus; I 84 Bus
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
1100 South
12
Continue on US 89; US 91
21 mi
·
25 min
·
US 89; US 91
Use the none lane.
13
Turn right onto 700 South
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
700 South
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto Summerwild Avenue
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Summerwild Avenue
15
Continue on 600 South
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
600 South
16
Arrive at destination
600 South
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 2-hour and 20-minute trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best. Because there are no designated stops required by the route data, you can easily complete the entire 124.5-mile stretch without needing to factor in lengthy breaks. Keep your $20 fuel budget in mind as you plan, and consider fueling up before hitting the longer 95.8-mile stretch on the Veterans Memorial Highway to ensure a smooth trip. Staying alert during the transition from major highways to the local roads near the end of your drive is the best way to navigate this route safely. Embracing the lack of required stops allows you to reach River Heights efficiently and on your own terms.
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 62.2 miles from Provo, UT, or about 1h 8m 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 62.2 miles or 1h 8m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near River Heights, 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 124.5 miles and 2h 20m.
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 95.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.2 mi from Provo, UT · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.2 miles from Provo, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 95.8 miles.
Arriving in River Heights, UT
The final approach into River Heights, 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 River Heights, 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
$19.73 one way
$39.46 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $20.74 | $41.48 |
| premium | $4.53 | $22.20 | $44.40 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.66 | $55.32 |
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: 43.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.4 | 0 | $13.07 | $5.98 |
| Efficient EV | 31.1 | 0 | $10.89 | $4.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.8 | 0 | $17.43 | $7.97 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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
River Heights, UT
Afternoon in River Heights on Sunday
Local time
1:54 PM
MDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
43°F
Farmington, UT
62 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 20m 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 River Heights, UT covers 124.5 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, US 89, 1100 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.2 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 $19.73 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 12 significant decision points across 124.5 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: 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 River Heights, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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