Origin
Uintah, UT
Afternoon in Uintah on Saturday
Local time
1:58 PM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
71.8 mi
116 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Uintah, UT
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Provo, UT
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This 71.8-mile journey from Uintah to Provo, Utah, can be completed in about 1 hour and 22 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day road trip. You'll primarily navigate Veterans Memorial Highway and US 89, with about 30% of the drive being on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is a reasonable $11, reflecting its manageable length. This drive offers a mixed experience, transitioning between different road types. Since it's a relatively short trip, you'll have plenty of flexibility for spontaneous stops or to enjoy the scenery without feeling rushed.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 47.6 mi | 51m |
| US 89 | 21.6 mi | 24m |
| West Center Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 100 North | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 6550 South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 2375 East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North 500 West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 100 East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Uintah, UT and Provo, UT.
Start on 6550 South
Continue on 2375 East
Turn right onto US 89
Keep slight right at fork onto US 89
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
Take the exit
Continue on West Center Street
Turn left onto US 89
Turn right onto 100 North
Turn right onto North 100 East
Turn right onto Center Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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.
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 35.9 miles from Uintah, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 11 and 70.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork onto US 89
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Turn left onto US 89 / North 500 West
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$11.38 one way
$22.76 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $11.93 | $23.85 |
| premium | $4.53 | $12.81 | $25.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.85 | $31.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.54 | $3.45 |
| Efficient EV | 18 | 0 | $6.28 | $2.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.05 | $4.60 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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 Uintah on Saturday
Local time
1:58 PM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Provo on Saturday
Local time
1:58 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
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.
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 30% of the journey involving highway travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 47.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a solid period of consistent driving. As you progress, the road character will change, moving from highway segments to other main roads like US 89 and West Center Street. This blend means you won't be stuck on a monotonous interstate for the entire trip, providing a more varied driving experience.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11 miles in near US 89.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11 miles (US 89): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Provo, a city in the Wasatch Range region of the state of Utah in the United States of America, is known as a base for exploring the surrounding countryside and national parks. Approximately 90% of the residents are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS or Mormon), compared to about 65% of the state as a whole. It is also the location of Brigham Young University, an LDS-owned university; the public Utah Valley University is located in the adjacent city of Orem. Provo has a population of about 115,000 people, but the Provo-Orem metropolitan area that encompasses Utah Valley is home to over half a million people. Other cities in the valley are very accessible, especially Orem, which sits side-by-side with Provo. Because of Orem's proximity, visitors to Provo should also look at things to do in Orem, as well as places to eat and sleep, depending on their needs.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 71.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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