This 155.3-mile drive from Beaver, UT to Provo, UT is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 38 minutes. You'll primarily navigate Veterans Memorial Highway, South University Avenue, and North Main Street, with no significant highway driving contributing to the overall journey. The estimated fuel cost for this 155.3-mile trip is around $25. This route, entirely within Utah's Mountain West region, offers a straightforward connection between these two locations. With just one recommended stop, you can complete this drive efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
77.7 miles from Beaver, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 18m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
151 mi
2h 28m
South University Avenue
1.9 mi
4m
North Main Street
1.5 mi
3m
100 North
<0.1 mi
<1m
North 100 East
<0.1 mi
<1m
Center Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
East 200 North Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 151 mi, about 2h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaver, UT and Provo, UT.
1
Start on SR 153
64 ft·3 sec·East 200 North Street
2
Turn right onto I 15 Bu; SR 160
1.5 mi·3 min·North Main Street
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·55 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake
4
Merge onto I 15
151 mi·2 hr 28 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 263Toward US 189 North: University AveUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 189
1.9 mi·4 min·South University Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto 100 North
482 ft·18 sec·100 North
8
Turn right onto North 100 East
479 ft·20 sec·North 100 East
9
Turn right onto Center Street
466 ft·28 sec·Center Street
10
Arrive at destination
Center Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 38 minutes for the 155.3-mile trip, you have a lot of flexibility in when you depart. Consider leaving in the morning to enjoy the full day at your destination in Provo. The fuel cost is estimated at $25, so ensure your tank is sufficiently full before you begin, as there's only one suggested stop. Pay attention to local speed limits as you transition between different road segments, especially on Veterans Memorial Highway, which accounts for the longest stretch of your drive.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 77.7 miles from Beaver, UT, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 151 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 34 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.7 miles or 1h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 7m
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 Beaver, 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 Beaver, UT
This is one driving day of about 155.3 miles and 2h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Beaver, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 151 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 155.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|I 15 Bu; SR 160 / North Main Street
Turn right onto I 15 Bu; SR 160 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.5 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 North: Salt Lake
Navigation decision point
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake
5
1.9 mi into trip|~4m 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.
7
152.9 mi into trip|~2h 32m in
Take the exit toward US 189 North: University Ave
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 263
Toward US 189 North: University Ave
5
155.2 mi into trip|~2h 38m in|Center Street
Turn right onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.61 one way
$49.22 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg54 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$25.80
$51.59
premium
$4.53
$27.70
$55.41
diesel
$5.61
$34.29
$68.58
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
46.6
0
$16.31
$7.45
Efficient EV
38.8
0
$13.59
$6.21
EV Truck/SUV
62.1
0
$21.74
$9.94
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Beaver, UT
Late night
in Beaver on Sunday
Local time
1:48 AM
MDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Provo, UT
Late night
in Provo on Sunday
Local time
1:48 AM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
29 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
2h 38m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and...
15 mi from route
~36 min detour
$12
near mile 155.3
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, rather than an open highway experience. The highway share is 0%, meaning you'll be on local roads for the entirety of the 155.3 miles. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 151 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, suggesting a fairly consistent road for a significant portion of the journey. This road profile indicates a more engaged driving experience with frequent turns and changes in speed as you pass through towns and varied terrain.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 151 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 15 Bu; SR 160 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Beaver, UT to Provo, UT is easy. At 2h 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 15 Bu; SR 160 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 151 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 15 Bu; SR 160 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.9 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.
