Origin
Midvale, UT
Morning in Midvale on Sunday
Local time
9:09 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Midvale, 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
42m
Distance
34.5 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midvale, UT
Harry Tucker
Provo, UT
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Stretching just 34.5 miles, this quick trip between Midvale and Provo is easily tackled in a single day. You can expect to spend about 42 minutes behind the wheel, making it a highly efficient connection within the Mountain West region. Since the route requires a modest $5 fuel budget, it remains an economical choice for commuters or weekend travelers. You will navigate primarily via Veterans Memorial Highway, State Street, and West Center Street. Because this is a short, straightforward transit, there is no need to worry about overnight logistics or mid-trip hotel stays. It serves as a practical, no-nonsense path for those looking to move between these two Utah cities without any unnecessary detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 29.4 mi | 31m |
| State Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Center Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Center Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 100 North | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 9000 South | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North 500 West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 100 East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 29.4 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midvale, UT and Provo, UT.
1
Start on Center Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street
2
Turn right onto US 89
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Street
Use the right lane.
3
Turn right onto SR 209
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
9000 South
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 15
29 mi
·
31 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 265
Toward SR 114: Provo, Center Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on West Center Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Center Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto US 89
518 ft
·
14 sec
·
North 500 West
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto 100 North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
100 North
10
Turn right onto North 100 East
479 ft
·
20 sec
·
North 100 East
11
Turn right onto Center Street
466 ft
·
28 sec
·
Center Street
12
Arrive at destination
Center Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 33.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 89 / State Street
Turn right onto US 89 / State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
SR 209 / 9000 South
Turn right onto SR 209 / 9000 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
3 mi into trip
|
~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.
8
32.3 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
33.7 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
$5.47 one way
$10.93 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
| premium | $4.53 | $6.15 | $12.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 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 | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
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
Morning in Provo on Sunday
Local time
9:09 AM
MDT
Current temp
65°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
1 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
42m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate sprint, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will spend the bulk of your time on city-level roads, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 29.4 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway. The experience is defined by frequent transitions between local thoroughfares, requiring you to stay alert at various intersections. While you won't encounter the monotony of long-haul highway driving, the road's personality is shaped by the stop-and-go nature of urban transit. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience that demands your attention as you navigate through the local landscape.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.4 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near US 89 / State Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 34.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.5 miles (US 89 / State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (SR 209 / 9000 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
4,791 ft
4,374 ft
Total Climb
525 ft
Total Descent
356 ft
Highest Point
4,791 ft
~12.3 mi in
Elevation Range
418 ft
Notable High Points
4,791 ft at ~12.3 miles
+179 ft prominence
4,630 ft at ~27.1 miles
+62 ft prominence
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 42m. Total distance: 34.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 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.
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 0.5 miles (US 89 / State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (SR 209 / 9000 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (I 15 / 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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