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Trip from Provo, UT to Woods Cross, UT

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

59m

Distance

52.3 mi

84 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 55m ★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m

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

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

Provo, UT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Provo, UT to Woods Cross, UT covers 52.3 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North University Avenue, 100 North, North 500 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.29 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 52.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 59m drive with frequent turns across 52.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North University Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Provo, UT to Woods Cross, UT is easy. At 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Provo, UT to Woods Cross, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North University Avenue
100 North
North 500 West
West Center Street
I 15 North
Veterans Memorial Highway
SR 93 East
SR 93

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: North University Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Center Street

23 ft · 3 sec · Center Street
2

Turn right onto North University Avenue

479 ft · 19 sec · North University Avenue
3

Turn left onto 100 North

0.5 mi · 1 min · 100 North
4

Turn left onto North 500 West

476 ft · 12 sec · North 500 West
5

Turn right onto West Center Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Center Street
6

Continue on I 15 North: Salt Lake City

0.3 mi · 37 sec · I 15 North: Salt Lake City
7

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

49 mi · 52 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
8

Take the exit slight right toward SR 93 East: 2600 South

0.3 mi · 38 sec · SR 93 East: 2600 South
9

Keep slight right to continue on SR 93: 2600 South

200 ft · 7 sec · SR 93: 2600 South
10

Continue on 2600 South

0.3 mi · 38 sec · 2600 South
11

Turn left onto Main Street

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Main Street
12

Continue on 500 West

0.4 mi · 43 sec · 500 West
13

Turn right onto 1875 South

3 ft · 1875 South
14

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 26.2 mi from Provo, UT · 29m into the drive

city in Utah County, Utah, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lehi, UT

26 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

Vineyard, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lehi, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.2 miles from Provo, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Woods Cross, UT

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Woods Cross, UT if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.29 one way

$16.58 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $8.69 $17.37
premium $4.53 $9.33 $18.66
diesel $5.61 $11.55 $23.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.7 0 $5.49 $2.51
Efficient EV 13.1 0 $4.58 $2.09
EV Truck/SUV 20.9 0 $7.32 $3.35

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Provo, UT

Afternoon in Provo on Thursday

Local time

12:38 PM

MDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Woods Cross, UT

Afternoon in Woods Cross on Thursday

Local time

12:38 PM

MDT

Current temp

73°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

8 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

59m 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 Woods Cross, UT covers 52.3 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North University Avenue, 100 North, North 500 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.2 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 $8.29 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.
The drive from Provo, UT to Woods Cross, UT is easy. At 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Provo, UT to Woods Cross, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Provo, UT to Woods Cross, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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