Origin
Oquirrh, UT
Late night in Oquirrh on Tuesday
Local time
3:09 AM
MDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oquirrh, 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
55m
Distance
41 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oquirrh, UT
Zach LeBlanc
Provo, UT
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Trip Overview
This 41-mile drive from Oquirrh to Provo, Utah, is a quick 55-minute trip that's perfect for a single day. You'll primarily travel on Veterans Memorial Highway, Mountain View Corridor, and Redwood Road, with no highway driving, making it a local road experience. The estimated fuel cost is around $7, which is quite manageable. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. Both Oquirrh and Provo are situated within the Mountain West region, so you won't experience a change in regional scenery.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 16.2 mi | 17m |
| Mountain View Corridor | 14.2 mi | 18m |
| Redwood Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| West 2100 North | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| West Center Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Porter Rockwell Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 100 North | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 6200 South | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 16.2 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oquirrh, UT and Provo, UT.
1
Start on Oquirrh Ridge Drive
129 ft
·
11 sec
·
Oquirrh Ridge Drive
2
Turn left onto Cedar Hill Road
244 ft
·
12 sec
·
Cedar Hill Road
3
Turn right onto Wakefield Way
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
Wakefield Way
4
Turn left onto Laurel Canyon Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Laurel Canyon Drive
5
Turn left onto 6200 South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
6200 South
6
Turn left onto SR 85
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Mountain View Corridor
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto SR 131
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Porter Rockwell Boulevard
8
Turn right onto SR 68
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Redwood Road
9
Turn left onto West 2100 North
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West 2100 North
Use the left lane.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 15: Las Vegas
11
Merge onto I 15
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 265
Toward SR 114: Provo, Center Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on West Center Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Center Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto US 89
518 ft
·
14 sec
·
North 500 West
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto 100 North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
100 North
16
Turn right onto North 100 East
479 ft
·
20 sec
·
North 100 East
17
Turn right onto Center Street
466 ft
·
28 sec
·
Center Street
18
Arrive at destination
Center Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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
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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 40.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cedar Hill Road
Turn left onto Cedar Hill Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Wakefield Way
Turn right onto Wakefield Way
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor
Turn left onto SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
38.8 mi into trip
|
~50m 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
40.2 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
$6.50 one way
$12.99 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $6.81 | $13.62 |
| premium | $4.53 | $7.31 | $14.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.05 | $18.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 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 | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.59 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.62 |
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 Tuesday
Local time
3:09 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°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
4 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
55m 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 on this route, as indicated by its 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. This suggests a journey with frequent intersections and changes in speed limits, rather than a high-speed cruise. You'll be navigating through local roads for the entirety of the trip, so keep an eye out for traffic signals and varying road conditions as you transition between Veterans Memorial Highway, Mountain View Corridor, and Redwood Road.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.2 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 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Cedar Hill Road.
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 41 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (Cedar Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Wakefield Way): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Oquirrh, UT
Full guide →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 55m. Total distance: 41 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.2 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: near the start (Cedar Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Wakefield Way): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor): Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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