Ogden to Provo is 80.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 31 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Utah, connecting the Mountain West regions of Ogden and Provo. Expect a route that involves frequent turns and local road navigation rather than a straightforward highway cruise. Given its short duration and manageable fuel cost, this trip offers a flexible option for a day trip or a quick connection between these two cities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.2 miles from Ogden, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 45m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
75.7 mi
1h 21m
West Center Street
1.1 mi
1m
Wall Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
30th Street
0.6 mi
<1m
100 North
0.6 mi
1m
31st Street
0.4 mi
<1m
25th Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Lincoln Avenue
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 75.7 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ogden, UT and Provo, UT.
1
Start on SR 53
0.1 mi·19 sec·24th Street
2
Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
0.1 mi·24 sec·Lincoln Avenue
3
Turn right onto 25th Street
0.1 mi·28 sec·25th Street
4
Turn left onto SR 204
0.7 mi·1 min·Wall Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto SR 79
136 ft·2 sec·30th Street
6
Continue on SR 79
0.6 mi·55 sec·30th Street
7
Turn straight onto SR 79
0.4 mi·46 sec·31st Street
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 15 South, I 84 East: Salt Lake CityUse the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 15; I 84
0.7 mi·44 sec·Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
27 mi·29 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
8.2 mi·8 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
39 mi·42 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 265Toward SR 114: Provo, Center StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on West Center Street
1.1 mi·1 min·West Center Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto US 89
518 ft·14 sec·North 500 West
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto 100 North
0.6 mi·1 min·100 North
17
Turn right onto North 100 East
479 ft·20 sec·North 100 East
18
Turn right onto Center Street
466 ft·28 sec·Center Street
19
Arrive at destination
Center Street
Trip Plan
Since this 1 hour and 31-minute drive is well within a single day, you have considerable flexibility with your departure time. Starting in the morning will allow you to arrive in Provo with plenty of time to explore. With a fuel cost estimated at $13 for the 80.4 miles, you won't need to worry excessively about frequent refueling stops, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Pay attention to street signs as you'll be navigating through local areas with numerous turns, making the longest stretch of 75.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway a key segment to follow.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.2 miles from Ogden, UT, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.2 miles or 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Provo, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ogden, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ogden, UT
This is one driving day of about 80.4 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Ogden, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 75.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 78.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|SR 204 / Wall Avenue
Turn left onto SR 204 / Wall Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
8
2.2 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 South, I 84 East: Salt Lake City
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 15 South, I 84 East: Salt Lake City
6
3.2 mi into trip|~5m in|I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
30.7 mi into trip|~35m in|I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
78.2 mi into trip|~1h 26m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.74 one way
$25.48 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$13.35
$26.71
premium
$4.53
$14.34
$28.68
diesel
$5.61
$17.75
$35.50
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.1
0
$8.44
$3.86
Efficient EV
20.1
0
$7.04
$3.22
EV Truck/SUV
32.2
0
$11.26
$5.15
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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 21, 2026
Origin
Ogden, UT
Late night
in Ogden on Tuesday
Local time
2:45 AM
MDT
Current temp
56°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 20 at 10:21PM MDT until April 22 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 20 at 9:59PM MDT until April 22 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Provo, UT
Late night
in Provo on Tuesday
Local time
2:45 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
8 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 31m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
$12
near mile 66.5
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating through city streets and making multiple turns, rather than cruising on an interstate. With 0% highway share, the entire 80.4 miles will be on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 75.7 miles, likely on Veterans Memorial Highway, before requiring navigation through other segments like West Center Street and Wall Avenue. Be prepared for variable speeds and traffic as you transition between different local road sections.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 75.7 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near SR 204 / Wall Avenue.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 80.4 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.4 miles (SR 204 / Wall Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 31m. Total distance: 80.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 75.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. 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 0.4 miles (SR 204 / Wall Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
