Origin
Granite, UT
Late night in Granite on Tuesday
Local time
4:48 AM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Granite, 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
48m
Distance
35.5 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Granite, UT
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Provo, UT
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Trip Overview
Granite, UT to Provo, UT is 35.5 miles and takes about 48 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Mountain West region, primarily in Utah. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns, making it less about covering vast distances and more about navigating through familiar areas. It's a short trip, ideal for a quick transfer or a leisurely afternoon drive, offering flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 25.1 mi | 26m |
| Wasatch Boulevard | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| 12300 South | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Draper Parkway | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West Center Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 100 North | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 1670 East | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| US 89 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 25.1 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Granite, UT and Provo, UT.
1
Start on 9800 South
114 ft
·
8 sec
·
9800 South
2
Turn right onto 3100 East
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
3100 East
3
Turn slight right onto Mt Jordan Road
145 ft
·
13 sec
·
Mt Jordan Road
4
Turn left onto Dimple Dell Road
452 ft
·
17 sec
·
Dimple Dell Road
5
Turn left onto Bell Canyon Road
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Bell Canyon Road
6
Turn right onto Wasatch Boulevard
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Wasatch Boulevard
7
Turn left onto 1700 East
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
1700 East
8
Continue on 1670 East
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
1670 East
9
Continue on Draper Parkway
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Draper Parkway
10
Continue on 12300 South
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
12300 South
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the ramp onto US 89
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
US 89
12
Merge onto I 15; US 89
25 mi
·
26 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 265
Toward SR 114: Provo, Center Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on West Center Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Center Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto US 89
518 ft
·
14 sec
·
North 500 West
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto 100 North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
100 North
17
Turn right onto North 100 East
479 ft
·
20 sec
·
North 100 East
18
Turn right onto Center Street
466 ft
·
28 sec
·
Center Street
19
Arrive at destination
Center Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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
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 and 34.7 — 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
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3100 East
Turn right onto 3100 East
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Dimple Dell Road
Turn left onto Dimple Dell Road
Navigation decision point
5
8.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
33.3 mi into trip
|
~43m 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
6
34.7 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
US 89 / North 500 West
Turn left onto US 89 / North 500 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.63 one way
$11.25 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $5.90 | $11.79 |
| premium | $4.53 | $6.33 | $12.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Provo, UT
Late night in Provo on Tuesday
Local time
4:48 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
22 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with only a 25% share of highway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 25.1 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway. As you progress, the route transitions from Veterans Memorial Highway to Wasatch Boulevard and then onto 12300 South, indicating a shift from more open road to more urban or suburban navigation. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with numerous changes in direction.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.1 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 3100 East.
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 35.5 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: near the start (3100 East): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Dimple Dell Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (I 15; US 89 / 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 48m. Total distance: 35.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). 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 25.1 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 (3100 East): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Dimple Dell Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (I 15; US 89 / 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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