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Trip from South Salt Lake, UT to Provo, UT

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

49m

Distance

41.9 mi

67 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 45m ★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m

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

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city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

South Salt Lake, UT

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

Provo, UT

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Trip Overview

The drive from South Salt Lake, UT to Provo, UT covers 41.9 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, West Center Street, 100 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.64 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 38.4 mi 41m
West Center Street 1.1 mi 1m
100 North 0.6 mi 1m
North 500 West <0.1 mi <1m
North 100 East <0.1 mi <1m
Center Street <0.1 mi <1m
State Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 38.4 mi, about 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Salt Lake, UT and Provo, UT.

1

Start on US 89

92 ft · 6 sec · State Street
2

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 80 West
3

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Exit 123 Toward I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West Valley Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 123B Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
5

Merge onto I 15

38 mi · 41 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 265 Toward SR 114: Provo, Center Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on West Center Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Center Street
Use the straight lane.
8

Turn left onto US 89

518 ft · 14 sec · North 500 West
Use the left lane.
9

Turn right onto 100 North

0.6 mi · 1 min · 100 North
10

Turn right onto North 100 East

479 ft · 20 sec · North 100 East
11

Turn right onto Center Street

466 ft · 28 sec · Center Street
12

Arrive at destination

Center Street

Where to Stop

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

city in Utah County, Utah, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lehi, UT

21 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.

Popular next leg

Lehi, UT to Provo, UT

17.1 mi · 22m

Pacing Suggestions

Orem, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lehi, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.9 miles from South Salt Lake, 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

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 41.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

9
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West Valley

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 123 Toward I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West...
8
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 15 South: Las Vegas

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 123B Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
5
1.3 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
39.7 mi into trip | ~44m 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
6
41.1 mi into trip | ~46m in | US 89 / North 500 West

Turn left onto US 89 / North 500 West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.64 one way

$13.28 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $6.96 $13.92
premium $4.53 $7.47 $14.95
diesel $5.61 $9.25 $18.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.6 0 $4.40 $2.01
Efficient EV 10.5 0 $3.67 $1.68
EV Truck/SUV 16.8 0 $5.87 $2.68

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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 14, 2026

Origin

South Salt Lake, UT

Afternoon in South Salt Lake on Saturday

Local time

12:51 PM

MDT

Current temp

37°F

Partly Cloudy

NNW 3 to 8 mph 7% chance Live forecast

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 13 at 11:16AM MDT until April 15 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 13 at 10:33AM MDT until April 14 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Destination

Provo, UT

Afternoon in Provo on Saturday

Local time

12:51 PM

MDT

Current temp

39°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

NNW 2 to 6 mph 24% chance Live forecast

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 13 at 11:16AM MDT until April 15 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 13 at 10:33AM MDT until April 14 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

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

2 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

49m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

41.9 mi in 49m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.4 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

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 0.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 41.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 41.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 38.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Provo, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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: at 0.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Provo, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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