Origin
Kamas, UT
Late night in Kamas on Sunday
Local time
1:53 AM
MDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kamas, UT to Provo, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
44.5 mi
72 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
This 44.5-mile drive from Kamas, UT to Provo, UT takes about 1 hour and 1 minute and is easily manageable as a day trip. You'll primarily be on US 189, West Main Village Way, and North University Avenue. With a fuel cost estimated at $7, this is an economical trip within the Mountain West region. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied experience, so plan for a straightforward journey between these two Utah locations without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 189 | 17.9 mi | 20m |
| West Main Village Way | 10.4 mi | 14m |
| North University Avenue | 5.4 mi | 10m |
| US 40 | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| US Highway 189 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| 100 North | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 100 East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 189
— 17.9 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kamas, UT and Provo, UT.
1
Start on SR 32
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
2
Turn right onto SR 32
10 mi
·
14 min
·
West Main Village Way
3
Turn left onto US 40; US 189
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
US 40; US 189
4
Continue on US 189
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 189
5
Continue on US Highway 189
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 189
6
Continue on US 189
17 mi
·
20 min
·
US 189
7
Continue on US 189
5.4 mi
·
10 min
·
North University Avenue
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto 100 North
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
100 North
9
Turn right onto North 100 East
479 ft
·
20 sec
·
North 100 East
10
Turn right onto Center Street
466 ft
·
28 sec
·
Center Street
11
Arrive at destination
Center Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.2 miles from Kamas, 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 44.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
SR 32 / West Main Village Way
Turn right onto SR 32 / West Main Village Way
Navigation decision point
3
12.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 40; US 189
Turn left onto US 40; US 189
Navigation decision point
4
44.2 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
100 North
Turn left onto 100 North
Navigation decision point
4
44.3 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
North 100 East
Turn right onto North 100 East
Navigation decision point
5
44.4 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
Center Street
Turn right onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.05 one way
$14.10 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $7.39 | $14.78 |
| premium | $4.53 | $7.94 | $15.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.83 | $19.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.67 | $2.14 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.23 | $2.85 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 Sunday
Local time
1:53 AM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
38°F
Midway, UT
22 mi in
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
27 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 1m 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 offers a mixed driving experience, with 59% of it on highways. Expect to encounter about 17.9 miles on US 189 as your longest uninterrupted stretch. The road character will likely evolve from more open stretches to potentially more developed areas as you approach Provo. It’s not a pure highway slog, nor is it exclusively winding backroads, providing a balanced feel behind the wheel.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.9 mi on US 189.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near SR 32 / West Main Village Way.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Kamas, UT to Provo, UT is easy. At 1h 1m with 59% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (SR 32 / West Main Village Way): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles (US 40; US 189): Navigation decision point; at 44.2 miles (100 North): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Provo, UT
Full guide →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.
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 1m. Total distance: 44.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.9 miles on US 189. 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: at 2.2 miles (SR 32 / West Main Village Way): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles (US 40; US 189): Navigation decision point; at 44.2 miles (100 North): Navigation decision point.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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