Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
21.4 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Santaquin, UT
Ankit Bisht
Provo, UT
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Santaquin to Provo is 21.4 miles and takes about 26 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah, making it a convenient local trip. The profile of this route is generally turn-heavy, suggesting a route that requires attention rather than a simple point-and-go journey. Given its short distance and duration, this is an ideal same-day excursion, allowing for plenty of time at your destination.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 18 mi | 18m |
| South University Avenue | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US 6 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 100 North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 100 East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Santaquin, UT and Provo, UT.
Start on Center Street
Turn right onto US 6
Take the ramp onto US 6
Merge onto I 15; US 6
Take the exit
Continue on US 189
Turn right onto 100 North
Turn right onto North 100 East
Turn right onto Center Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto US 6 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp onto US 6 toward I 15 North, US 6 East: Salt Lake City
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto I 15; US 6 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 189 North: University Ave
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.39 one way
$6.78 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.82 | $7.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 57% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (57% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Santaquin on Saturday
Local time
1:00 PM
MDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Provo on Saturday
Local time
1:00 PM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route offers a turn-heavy local drive experience, meaning you'll be navigating through various city streets and intersections. With only a 0% highway share, expect a steady pace with frequent adjustments. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 18 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, providing a brief period of more consistent driving before you re-enter more complex road segments. The drive progresses through built-up areas, so be prepared for varying speed limits and traffic patterns as you make your way from Santaquin to Provo.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 6 / Main Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 6 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 6): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1 miles (I 15; US 6 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 21.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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