Spanning 89.9 miles through Utah's Mountain West, this trip from Delta to Provo is a quick journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 35 minutes behind the wheel. Because the total drive time is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a one-day excursion, requiring no overnight stops. You can expect to spend approximately $14 on fuel for the trip, making it an affordable option for travelers. The route utilizes a mix of Main Street, the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, and 200 East to navigate between these two locations. Whether you are commuting or exploring, this straightforward drive offers a practical connection between these regional hubs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.6 miles from Delta, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 57m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
37.6 mi
37m
SR 132
34.4 mi
43m
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
15 mi
17m
South University Avenue
1.9 mi
4m
200 East
0.9 mi
1m
Main Street
0.7 mi
1m
100 North
<0.1 mi
<1m
North 100 East
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 37.6 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delta, UT and Provo, UT.
1
Start on 100 West
78 ft·6 sec·100 West
2
Turn right onto US 6; US 50
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto US 6
15 mi·17 min·Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on US 6
0.9 mi·1 min·200 East
5
Turn right onto SR 132
34 mi·43 min·SR 132
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I 15 North
7
Merge onto I 15
38 mi·37 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 263Toward US 189 North: University AveUse 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
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable 1-hour and 35-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to worry about planning for long rest stops or overnight accommodations, allowing you to complete the journey in a single push. To keep your travel costs around the estimated $14 for fuel, make sure to check your tank before leaving Delta, as services may be more limited on certain stretches of the route. Because the drive is turn-heavy, pay close attention to your navigation along the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway to ensure you don't miss any critical junctions. Embracing the local character of these roads is the best way to enjoy the transition from Delta to Provo.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.6 miles from Delta, UT, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.6 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 20 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.6 miles or 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 28m
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 Delta, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Delta, UT
This is one driving day of about 91.3 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Delta, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 37.6 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 88.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 6; US 50 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 6; US 50 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.7 mi into trip|~1m in|US 6 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Turn left onto US 6 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
51 mi into trip|~1h 4m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 15 North
5
51.3 mi into trip|~1h 5m 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
88.9 mi into trip|~1h 42m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.47 one way
$28.94 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$15.17
$30.33
premium
$4.53
$16.29
$32.57
diesel
$5.61
$20.16
$40.32
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.4
0
$9.59
$4.38
Efficient EV
22.8
0
$7.99
$3.65
EV Truck/SUV
36.5
0
$12.78
$5.84
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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 20, 2026
Origin
Delta, UT
Late night
in Delta on Tuesday
Local time
3:46 AM
MDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Provo, UT
Late night
in Provo on Tuesday
Local time
3:46 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 48m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate haul, as this route contains zero percent highway travel. Navigating through local roads requires your full attention, as the path relies on surface streets like Main Street and 200 East rather than high-speed thoroughfares. The road’s personality is defined by consistent turns and transitions, which keep the driving experience active and engaging. Because the entire 89.9-mile stretch is composed of local roads, you will experience a steady, rhythmic pace rather than long, uninterrupted highway segments. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience that focuses on local navigation throughout the entire duration.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.6 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 6; US 50 / Main Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 48m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 6; US 50 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (US 6 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 51 miles: Navigation decision point.
Delta is a city in Central Utah and is a gateway to exploring the vast western desert of Utah. Nearby activities include off-highway vehicle recreation, ane rock-hounding.
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
The longest stretch is about 37.6 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 (US 6; US 50 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (US 6 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 51 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Provo, UT before heading back.
