Origin
Nephi, UT
Late night in Nephi on Sunday
Local time
1:57 AM
MDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nephi, 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
46m
Distance
40.2 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nephi, UT
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Provo, UT
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Trip Overview
Nephi to Provo is 40.2 miles and takes about 46 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Utah's Mountain West region, offering a straightforward local journey. It's a short trip, perfect for a day drive or as part of a larger itinerary. You'll encounter a mix of familiar local roads as you head north, making it an easy transit between these two communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 34.5 mi | 34m |
| North Main Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| South University Avenue | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| 100 North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 100 East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 34.5 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nephi, UT and Provo, UT.
1
Start on I 15 Bus; SR 28
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Main Street
2
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
3
Merge onto I 15
35 mi
·
34 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 263
Toward US 189 North: University Ave
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on US 189
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
South University Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto 100 North
482 ft
·
18 sec
·
100 North
7
Turn right onto North 100 East
479 ft
·
20 sec
·
North 100 East
8
Turn right onto Center Street
466 ft
·
28 sec
·
Center Street
9
Arrive at destination
Center Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Nephi, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 40.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.3 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.
7
37.8 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
4
40 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
100 North
Turn right onto 100 North
Navigation decision point
4
40.1 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
North 100 East
Turn right onto North 100 East
Navigation decision point
5
40.2 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Center Street
Turn right onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.37 one way
$12.74 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $6.68 | $13.35 |
| premium | $4.53 | $7.17 | $14.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.22 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
1:57 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
6 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
46m 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 is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you should anticipate frequent changes in direction rather than sustained highway cruising. With 0% highway share, expect to navigate city streets and local thoroughfares for the entire 40.2 miles. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 34.5 miles, likely on Veterans Memorial Highway, before local roads begin to dominate. This profile suggests a more engaged driving experience, requiring attention to traffic signals and intersections as you make your way north.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.5 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 3.3 miles in near I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 46m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 40 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 46m. Total distance: 40.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.5 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. 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 3.3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 40 miles (100 North): Navigation decision point.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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