Origin
Oakley, UT
Morning in Oakley on Tuesday
Local time
7:23 AM
MDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oakley, UT to Provo, UT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
49.9 mi
80 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Provo, UT
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Trip Overview
Oakley, UT to Provo, UT is 49.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 11 minutes via US 189, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Mountain West region, making it a straightforward hop between two points in Utah. Expect a highway-focused experience for most of the journey. With a short duration and minimal cost, this route is ideal for those looking for an efficient way to travel between these two 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 |
| SR 32 | 7.7 mi | 14m |
| North University Avenue | 5.4 mi | 10m |
| US 40 | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| US Highway 189 | 3.6 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 Oakley, UT and Provo, UT.
1
Start on SR 32
7.7 mi
·
14 min
·
SR 32
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
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25 miles from Oakley, 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 7.7 and 49.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
7.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
SR 32 / West Main Village Way
Turn right onto SR 32 / West Main Village Way
Navigation decision point
3
18.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 40; US 189
Turn left onto US 40; US 189
Navigation decision point
4
49.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
100 North
Turn left onto 100 North
Navigation decision point
4
49.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
North 100 East
Turn right onto North 100 East
Navigation decision point
5
49.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
Center Street
Turn right onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.91 one way
$15.81 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $8.29 | $16.58 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.90 | $17.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.02 | $22.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.19 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Provo, UT
Morning in Provo on Tuesday
Local time
7:23 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
32°F
Midway, UT
25 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
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 11m 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 is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 68% of the route utilizing major roadways like US 189 and SR 32. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 17.9 miles on US 189, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. The road generally maintains a highway feel, allowing for steady progress toward your destination. While specific road changes aren't detailed, expect the character to be dominated by the efficiency of these main routes.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
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?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 189 and West Main Village Way. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 7.7 miles in near SR 32 / West Main Village Way.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Oakley, UT to Provo, UT is easy. At 1h 11m with 68% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.7 miles (SR 32 / West Main Village Way): Navigation decision point; at 18.1 miles (US 40; US 189): Navigation decision point; at 49.7 miles (100 North): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Provo, UT
Full guide →Founded 1849
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
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 11m. Total distance: 49.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). 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 — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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.
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 7.7 miles (SR 32 / West Main Village Way): Navigation decision point; at 18.1 miles (US 40; US 189): Navigation decision point; at 49.7 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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