Mount Pleasant to Provo is 57 miles and takes about 1 hour 13 minutes via Highway 89, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within the Mountain West region, specifically in Utah, making it a convenient option for local travel. The profile is a mixed drive, suggesting a varied experience on the road. It's a short enough trip that you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations, allowing for a flexible schedule.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Highway 89
28.4 mi
34m
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
10.5 mi
12m
Veterans Memorial Highway
5.2 mi
5m
South Main
5.1 mi
6m
East US-6
3.6 mi
4m
South University Avenue
1.9 mi
4m
North State Street
1 mi
1m
State Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Highway 89
— 28.4 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant, UT and Provo, UT.
The midpoint is around 28.5 miles from Mount Pleasant, 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 35 and 56.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
35 mi into trip|~43m in|US 6; US 89 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 89 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
49.1 mi into trip|~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
5
49.4 mi into trip|~1h 1m 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
54.6 mi into trip|~1h 7m 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
56.9 mi into trip|~1h 12m in|Center Street
Turn right onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.03 one way
$18.06 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg20 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$9.47
$18.94
premium
$4.53
$10.17
$20.34
diesel
$5.61
$12.58
$25.17
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
17.1
0
$5.98
$2.74
Efficient EV
14.3
0
$4.99
$2.28
EV Truck/SUV
22.8
0
$7.98
$3.65
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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 18, 2026
Origin
Mount Pleasant, UT
Late night
in Mount Pleasant on Tuesday
Local time
3:46 AM
MDT
Current temp
20°F
Mostly Clear
ENE 2 to 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 10:15PM MDT until April 18 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 10:15PM MDT until April 18 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Provo, UT
Late night
in Provo on Tuesday
Local time
3:46 AM
MDT
Current temp
29°F
Mostly Clear
E 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 10:15PM MDT until April 18 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 10:15PM MDT until April 18 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
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
9 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 13m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 56% of it utilizing major highways. You'll encounter stretches on Highway 89, Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, and Veterans Memorial Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 28.4 miles on Highway 89, so expect some continuous driving before potential turns or changes in road type. The varied highway share suggests a blend of faster-paced driving and potentially more local road conditions.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.4 mi on Highway 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 35 miles in near US 6; US 89 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway.
Driving Effort6/10
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 57 miles you will encounter 8 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 35 miles (US 6; US 89 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 49.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.4 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 13m. Total distance: 57 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.4 miles on Highway 89. 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 35 miles (US 6; US 89 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 49.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.4 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.
