Hildale, UT to Provo, UT is 270.7 miles and takes about 4h 41m via Veterans Memorial Highway and SR 59, with a fuel budget near $47 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Mountain West region, making it a straightforward trip within Utah. With only one recommended stop and mostly surface roads, you'll find this route offers a relaxed pace. It's a good option if you're looking for a manageable one-day drive without extensive highway time.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
135.4 miles from Hildale, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 26m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
235.7 mi
3h 48m
SR 59
21.8 mi
27m
Toquerville Parkway
4.8 mi
7m
East State Street
3.5 mi
6m
East Utah Avenue
1.9 mi
4m
South University Avenue
1.9 mi
4m
Toquer Boulevard
0.2 mi
<1m
South 100 East
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 235.7 mi, about 3h 48m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 172 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,817 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,448
Quietest
2 AM
~151 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
18.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 79 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hildale, UT and Provo, UT.
1
Start on East Utah Avenue
1.9 mi·4 min·East Utah Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto SR 59
22 mi·27 min·SR 59
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on South 100 East
525 ft·18 sec·South 100 East
4
Turn right onto SR 9
3.5 mi·6 min·East State Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on SR 17
0.2 mi·16 sec·Toquer Boulevard
6
Continue on SR 17
4.8 mi·7 min·Toquerville Parkway
7
Turn slight right
433 ft·15 sec
Toward I 15 North
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 15 North
9
Merge onto I 15
236 mi·3 hr 48 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 263Toward US 189 North: University AveUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on US 189
1.9 mi·4 min·South University Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto 100 North
482 ft·18 sec·100 North
13
Turn right onto North 100 East
479 ft·20 sec·North 100 East
14
Turn right onto Center Street
466 ft·28 sec·Center Street
15
Arrive at destination
Center Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 41m estimated drive time, leaving in the morning will give you ample daylight to reach Provo. The 270.7-mile trip is easily completed in one day, so you have flexibility to depart later if needed. With only one recommended stop, you can choose to make it a quick break or a longer meal. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially since the longest stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway is 235.7 miles, and budget around $47 for gas to be safe.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 135.4 miles from Hildale, UT, or about 2h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 235.7 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 60 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 135.4 miles or 2h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 50m
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 Hildale, 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 Hildale, UT
This is one driving day of about 270.7 miles and 4h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from Hildale, 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 235.7 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 270.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.9 mi into trip|~4m in|SR 59
At end of road, turn right onto SR 59
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
23.8 mi into trip|~32m in|SR 9 / East State Street
Turn right onto SR 9 / East State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
32.6 mi into trip|~46m 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
268.3 mi into trip|~4h 35m 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
270.6 mi into trip|~4h 40m in|Center Street
Turn right onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$49.08 one way
$98.16 round trip
$4.61/gal25.4 MPG avg95 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.82
$51.41
$102.82
premium
$5.13
$54.65
$109.30
diesel
$6.28
$66.89
$133.77
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 94.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
81.2
1
$28.42
$12.99
Efficient EV
67.7
0
$23.69
$10.83
EV Truck/SUV
108.3
1
$37.90
$17.32
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Hildale, UT
Late night
in Hildale on Friday
Local time
4:45 AM
MDT
Current temp
50°F
Mostly Cloudy
ENE 12 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Provo, UT
Late night
in Provo on Friday
Local time
4:45 AM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Clear
ESE 3 mph1% chanceLive forecast
36°F
Beaver, UT
135 mi in
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
3 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
4h 41m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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.
Cedar Breaks National Monument
National Monument
Crowning the Grand Staircase, Cedar Breaks sits at over 10,000 feet and looks down into a half-mile deep geologic amphitheater. Come wander among timeless bristlecone pines, stand in lush meadows of w...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
$25
near mile 74.7
Follow the paths where people have walked for thousands of years. Gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that soar into a brilliant blue sky. Experience the tall, stretching walls...
14 mi from route
~34 min detour
$35
near mile 37.3
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 270.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a low highway share at only 10%, meaning most of your time will be spent on surface roads. You'll experience 235.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway before transitioning. Expect a more rural cruising feel for much of the drive, with fewer exits and a steadier pace. The profile is predominantly surface roads, so plan for varying speed limits and intersections as you travel.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 235.7 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near SR 59.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 41m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (SR 59): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.8 miles (SR 9 / East State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.6 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Colorado City is a city of 4,900 people (2018) straddling the Utah/Arizona border, although most of the city is on the Arizona side. The Utah portion is known as Hildale.
Colorado City is the largest and best-known polygamist community in the United States, and there are few facilities for travelers.
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
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 235.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 15 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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: at 1.9 miles (SR 59): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.8 miles (SR 9 / East State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.6 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Cedar Breaks National Monument, Zion National Park and Timpanogos Cave National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Provo, UT, but most travelers stay overnight.
