Origin
River Heights, UT
Afternoon in River Heights on Sunday
Local time
1:54 PM
MDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from River Heights, UT to Provo, UT
Drive Time
2h 21m
Distance
124.9 mi
201 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 12m
★
6 AM
2h 22m
8 AM
2h 41m
10 AM
2h 29m
12 PM
2h 27m
3 PM
2h 30m
5 PM
2h 40m
8 PM
2h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
River Heights, UT
Matthew Montrone
Provo, UT
Vladimir Srajber
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from River Heights to Provo, you are looking at a 124.9-mile journey across the Mountain West. Expect to spend about 2 hours and 21 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a straightforward day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $20, it is a relatively affordable excursion for your travel itinerary. You will primarily navigate via Veterans Memorial Highway, US 89, and West Center Street to reach your destination. Because the total duration is quite manageable, there is no need to split this into an overnight stay, allowing you to maximize your time in Provo.
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
62.4 miles from River Heights, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 124.9-mile route features a mix of high-speed transit and local navigation, with only 21% of the drive consisting of highway travel. You will spend the vast majority of your time on the Veterans Memorial Highway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 95.7 miles. As you transition off the main highway segments, the drive shifts into a turn-heavy local experience that demands your full attention. The personality of this road changes significantly as you move away from the primary highway stretches, requiring you to navigate local roadways with more frequent turns.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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 95.7 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 0.9 miles in near US 89; US 91.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 124.9 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 0.9 miles (US 89; US 91): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.7 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 75.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.9 mi into trip
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~2m in
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US 89; US 91
Keep slight right at fork onto US 89; US 91
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
47.7 mi into trip
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~56m 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
75.1 mi into trip
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~1h 25m 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
83.3 mi into trip
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~1h 34m 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.
8
122.7 mi into trip
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~2h 16m in
Take the exit toward SR 114: Provo, Center Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 265
Toward SR 114: Provo, Center Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 95.7 mi | 1h 41m |
| US 89 | 25.6 mi | 31m |
| West Center Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 100 North | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| I 15 Business | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 700 South | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Summerwild Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 600 South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 95.7 mi, about 1h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between River Heights, UT and Provo, UT.
1
Start on 600 South
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
600 South
2
Continue on Summerwild Avenue
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Summerwild Avenue
3
Turn right onto 700 South
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
700 South
4
Turn left onto US 89; US 91
489 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 89; US 91
26 mi
·
31 min
·
US 89; US 91
Use the slight right lane.
6
Take the exit onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
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I 15 Business; I 84 Business
7
Merge onto I 15; I 84
21 mi
·
21 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
27 mi
·
29 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
39 mi
·
42 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 265
Toward SR 114: Provo, Center Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on West Center Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Center Street
Use the none lane.
13
Turn left onto US 89
518 ft
·
14 sec
·
North 500 West
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto 100 North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
100 North
15
Turn right onto North 100 East
479 ft
·
20 sec
·
North 100 East
16
Turn right onto Center Street
466 ft
·
28 sec
·
Center Street
17
Arrive at destination
Center Street
Trip Plan
Since this 2-hour and 21-minute drive is designed as a single-day trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time. Given the turn-heavy nature of the local roads, it is wise to plan your departure during daylight hours to ensure better visibility for navigation. You will not need to plan for formal stops, as the distance is short enough to drive through without a designated rest break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before setting out, as the $20 estimated cost will get you there, but local driving in Provo may require additional planning. Prioritize leaving early to avoid potential traffic congestion on the local sections of the route.
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 62.4 miles from River Heights, UT, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 95.7 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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.4 miles or 1h 12m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Provo, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving River Heights, 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 River Heights, UT
This is one driving day of about 124.9 miles and 2h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from River Heights, 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 95.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.4 mi from River Heights, UT · 1h 12m 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 62.4 miles from River Heights, 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 95.7 miles.
Arriving in Provo, UT
The final approach into Provo, 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 Provo, 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
$19.79 one way
$39.58 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $20.81 | $41.61 |
| premium | $4.53 | $22.27 | $44.54 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.75 | $55.50 |
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: 43.7 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 | 37.5 | 0 | $13.11 | $6.00 |
| Efficient EV | 31.2 | 0 | $10.93 | $5.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50 | 0 | $17.49 | $7.99 |
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
Provo, UT
Afternoon in Provo on Sunday
Local time
1:54 PM
MDT
Current temp
39°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 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 21m 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 River Heights, UT to Provo, UT covers 124.9 miles and takes about 2h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, US 89, West Center Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.4 miles from River Heights, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.79 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 13 significant decision points across 124.9 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 0.9 miles (US 89; US 91): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.7 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 75.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from River Heights, UT to Provo, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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