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Trip from Benjamin, UT to Provo, UT

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

22m

Distance

14.4 mi

23 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 20m ★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m

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

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Downtown Benjamin, UT, UT

Benjamin, UT

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

Provo, UT

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Trip Overview

If you are looking to get from Benjamin to Provo, this 14.4-mile trip is a straightforward local commute that takes about 22 minutes. You will primarily navigate via Veterans Memorial Highway, South University Avenue, and 8000 South. Because the journey is so short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. Budgeting just $2 for fuel makes this an incredibly economical drive. Whether you are running errands or heading into the city for the day, this route offers a quick and practical connection within the Mountain West region.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 9.1 mi 9m
South University Avenue 1.9 mi 4m
8000 South 1.5 mi 3m
3200 West 0.9 mi 1m
SR 164 0.1 mi <1m
100 North <0.1 mi <1m
North 100 East <0.1 mi <1m
Center Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 9.1 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Benjamin, UT and Provo, UT.

1

Start on this road

55 ft · 9 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto SR 147

111 ft · 7 sec · 7300 South
3

Turn right onto SR 115

0.9 mi · 1 min · 3200 West
4

Turn left onto 8000 South

1.5 mi · 3 min · 8000 South
5

Continue on SR 164

0.1 mi · 9 sec · SR 164
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
7

Merge onto I 15; US 6

9.1 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 263 Toward US 189 North: University Ave Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on US 189

1.9 mi · 4 min · South University Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
10

Turn right onto 100 North

482 ft · 18 sec · 100 North
11

Turn right onto North 100 East

479 ft · 20 sec · North 100 East
12

Turn right onto Center Street

466 ft · 28 sec · Center Street
13

Arrive at destination

Center Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 147 / 7300 South

Turn left onto SR 147 / 7300 South

Navigation decision point

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 115 / 3200 West

Turn right onto SR 115 / 3200 West

Navigation decision point

5
2.9 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 15; US 6 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 15; US 6 / Veterans Memorial Highway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
12 mi into trip | ~16m 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
14.3 mi into trip | ~21m in | Center Street

Turn right onto Center Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.28 one way

$4.56 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $2.39 $4.78
premium $4.53 $2.57 $5.14
diesel $5.61 $3.18 $6.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.3 0 $1.51 $0.69
Efficient EV 3.6 0 $1.26 $0.58
EV Truck/SUV 5.8 0 $2.02 $0.92

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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

Benjamin, UT

Late night in Benjamin on Tuesday

Local time

3:07 AM

MDT

Current temp

59°F

Chance Rain Showers

W 2 to 12 mph 35% chance Live forecast

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 13 at 10:28PM MDT until April 15 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 13 at 10:26PM MDT until April 14 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Destination

Provo, UT

Late night in Provo on Tuesday

Local time

3:07 AM

MDT

Current temp

60°F

Chance Rain Showers

SW 2 to 8 mph 29% chance Live forecast

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 13 at 10:28PM MDT until April 15 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 13 at 10:26PM 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

1 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

22m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you transition between roads. The route consists entirely of highway driving, providing a consistent pace from start to finish. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Veterans Memorial Highway, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 9.1 miles. As you move away from the quieter roads in Benjamin toward the busier corridors of Provo, the character of the drive shifts from rural local transit to a more developed urban approach. It is a functional, efficient path that gets you where you need to be without any unnecessary detours.

Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.1 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 147 / 7300 South.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.4 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: near the start (SR 147 / 7300 South): Navigation decision point; near the start (SR 115 / 3200 West): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (I 15; US 6 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving in Provo, UT

Full guide →

Founded 1849

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.

Top landmarks

  • • Brigham Young University Museum of Art — art museum in Provo, Utah, United States
  • • Provo City Center Temple — temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Provo, Utah, United...
  • • Hotel Roberts — former hotel in Provo, Utah, United States

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 14.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (1%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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: near the start (SR 147 / 7300 South): Navigation decision point; near the start (SR 115 / 3200 West): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (I 15; US 6 / 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 US Trip Planner 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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