Origin
Centerville, UT
Morning in Centerville on Tuesday
Local time
6:21 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Centerville, UT to Provo, UT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
57.1 mi
92 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Centerville, UT
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Provo, UT
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Trip Overview
This 57.1-mile drive from Centerville, UT to Provo, UT is a straightforward, single-day trip that will take about 1 hour and 6 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing local roads like Veterans Memorial Highway and West Center Street, with a small portion on Parrish Lane, this route doesn't involve any interstate driving. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $9, making it an economical option. Given its short duration and manageable distance, this drive is perfectly suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. You'll be traveling within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah for the entire trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 53.3 mi | 57m |
| West Center Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Parrish Lane | 1 mi | 2m |
| 100 North | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North 400 East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North 500 West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 100 East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 53.3 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centerville, UT and Provo, UT.
1
Start on 100 North
37 ft
·
3 sec
·
100 North
2
Turn right onto North 400 East
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
North 400 East
3
Turn left onto Parrish Lane
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Parrish Lane
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Merge onto I 15; US 89
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
39 mi
·
42 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 265
Toward SR 114: Provo, Center Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on West Center Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Center Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto US 89
518 ft
·
14 sec
·
North 500 West
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto 100 North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
100 North
12
Turn right onto North 100 East
479 ft
·
20 sec
·
North 100 East
13
Turn right onto Center Street
466 ft
·
28 sec
·
Center Street
14
Arrive at destination
Center Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.5 miles from Centerville, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 54.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Parrish Lane
Turn left onto Parrish Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City
6
7.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
15.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
54.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.05 one way
$18.10 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $9.48 | $18.97 |
| premium | $4.53 | $10.19 | $20.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.61 | $25.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.1 | 0 | $6.00 | $2.74 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.99 | $3.65 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Provo, UT
Morning in Provo on Tuesday
Local time
6:21 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1h 6m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 57.1-mile trip between Centerville and Provo. With 0% of the drive on highways, you'll be navigating city streets and local thoroughfares for the entire duration. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 53.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, so while it's a local road, it does offer extended segments. The road's character remains consistent as a local drive, meaning you'll be managing traffic signals and varying speed limits rather than experiencing open highway cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.3 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 0.2 miles in near Parrish Lane.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.2 miles (Parrish Lane): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 1h 6m. Total distance: 57.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m 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 53.3 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 0.2 miles (Parrish Lane): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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