Spanning 79.7 miles, this trek from Hooper to Provo is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 21 minutes. Since it is a relatively short trip, you can easily complete it in a single day, making it an efficient option for travelers moving through the Mountain West. Budgeting around $12 for fuel should cover your needs for the duration of the drive. The route avoids major interstates entirely, relying on local roads like 5900 West, 5000 West, and 1800 North to get you to your destination. Because there are no scheduled stops, you have the flexibility to manage your own pace without needing to plan for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.7 miles from Hooper, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 47m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
55.5 mi
59m
West Davis Corridor
15.6 mi
18m
4500 West
2.2 mi
4m
West Center Street
1.1 mi
1m
SR 193
0.9 mi
1m
5000 West
0.9 mi
1m
5900 West
0.8 mi
1m
100 North
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 55.5 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hooper, UT and Provo, UT.
1
Start on SR 97
95 ft·9 sec·5500 South
2
Turn left onto SR 37
0.8 mi·1 min·5900 West
3
Continue on SR 37
0.9 mi·1 min·5000 West
4
Turn straight onto SR 37
0.5 mi·52 sec·1800 North
5
Turn right onto SR 110
2.2 mi·4 min·4500 West
6
Turn left onto SR 193
0.9 mi·1 min·SR 193
7
Turn right onto West Davis Corridor
16 mi·18 min·West Davis Corridor
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi·58 sec
Exit 1AToward I 15 South: Salt Lake City
9
Merge onto I 15; US 89
7.9 mi·8 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
8.2 mi·8 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
39 mi·42 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 265Toward SR 114: Provo, Center StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on West Center Street
1.1 mi·1 min·West Center Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto US 89
518 ft·14 sec·North 500 West
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto 100 North
0.6 mi·1 min·100 North
16
Turn right onto North 100 East
479 ft·20 sec·North 100 East
17
Turn right onto Center Street
466 ft·28 sec·Center Street
18
Arrive at destination
Center Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a compact drive, you have the freedom to depart whenever fits your schedule best without worrying about long-haul fatigue. Keep in mind that because this route relies exclusively on local roads, your travel time can be sensitive to local traffic patterns and the frequent turns required by the path. Ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you head out, as the $12 estimated cost is based on a direct, efficient trip. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to keep your navigation system active and ready, as the reliance on local roads like 1800 North and 5000 West means you will be making multiple turns to stay on track. Enjoy the flexibility that comes with a shorter trip that doesn't require complex planning or overnight accommodations.
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 39.7 miles from Hooper, UT, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.5 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 17 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.7 miles or 47m 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 17m
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 Hooper, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hooper, UT
This is one driving day of about 79.4 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Hooper, 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 55.5 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 20.9 and 78.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
20.9 mi into trip|~27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 1A
Toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City
6
29.7 mi into trip|~37m 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
37.9 mi into trip|~45m 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
77.3 mi into trip|~1h 28m 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
78.6 mi into trip|~1h 30m 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
$12.58 one way
$25.16 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$13.19
$26.38
premium
$4.53
$14.16
$28.33
diesel
$5.61
$17.53
$35.06
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.8
0
$8.34
$3.81
Efficient EV
19.9
0
$6.95
$3.18
EV Truck/SUV
31.8
0
$11.12
$5.08
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
Hooper, UT
Late night
in Hooper on Tuesday
Local time
4:38 AM
MDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Provo, UT
Late night
in Provo on Tuesday
Local time
4:38 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
3 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 33m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
$12
near mile 65.7
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will find yourself navigating a series of turns on local thoroughfares, which keeps the experience feeling active and engaged from start to finish. Because the longest stretch of road is 0 miles on 5900 West, you should prepare for frequent navigational adjustments rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of cruising. The character of this trip is defined by its local, road-level perspective of the region. It is a practical way to connect these two Utah cities while avoiding the congestion often associated with major high-speed corridors.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.5 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 20.9 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 79.4 miles you will encounter 13 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 20.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 29.7 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 79.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 55.5 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 20.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 29.7 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.9 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.
