Panguitch to Provo is 201.6 miles and takes about 3h 29m via Veterans Memorial Highway and US 89, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Utah, traversing the Mountain West region for its entirety. It's a straightforward drive that utilizes a mix of highway and surface roads, making it a practical choice for a single-day excursion. You'll find it's a manageable distance for most drivers, offering a clear path between two points in Utah.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
100.8 miles from Panguitch, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 46m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
168.3 mi
2h 44m
SR 20
20.4 mi
24m
US 89
9.2 mi
10m
South University Avenue
1.9 mi
4m
North Main Street
0.9 mi
1m
Center Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
100 North
<0.1 mi
<1m
North 100 East
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 168.3 mi, about 2h 44m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 82 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~3,156 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,708
Quietest
2 AM
~162 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
19.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Panguitch, UT and Provo, UT.
1
Start on Center Street
30 ft·8 sec·Center Street
2
Turn left onto US 89
0.9 mi·1 min·North Main Street
3
Continue on US 89
9.2 mi·10 min·US 89
4
Turn left onto SR 20
20 mi·24 min·SR 20
Use the left lane.
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi·26 sec
Toward I 15 North
6
Merge onto I 15
168 mi·2 hr 44 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 263Toward US 189 North: University AveUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 189
1.9 mi·4 min·South University Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto 100 North
482 ft·18 sec·100 North
10
Turn right onto North 100 East
479 ft·20 sec·North 100 East
11
Turn right onto Center Street
466 ft·28 sec·Center Street
12
Arrive at destination
Center Street
Trip Plan
Given this route is a manageable 201.6 miles and takes under 4 hours, you can comfortably complete it in one day. Aim to depart Panguitch in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for any unexpected delays. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in how you pace the drive; consider a brief break around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as you transition from Veterans Memorial Highway to US 89, to ensure you have enough to reach Provo. The estimated fuel cost of $33 is a good baseline for your budget.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 100.8 miles from Panguitch, UT, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 168.3 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 44 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.8 miles or 1h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 49m
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 Panguitch, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Panguitch, UT
This is one driving day of about 201.6 miles and 3h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Panguitch, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 168.3 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 10.1 and 201.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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10.1 mi into trip|~12m in|SR 20
Turn left onto SR 20
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
30.4 mi into trip|~37m in
Take the exit toward I 15 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 15 North
5
30.9 mi into trip|~38m 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
199.2 mi into trip|~3h 23m 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
201.5 mi into trip|~3h 28m in|Center Street
Turn right onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.42 one way
$62.85 round trip
$3.96/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.17
$33.12
$66.24
premium
$4.47
$35.51
$71.02
diesel
$4.80
$38.07
$76.13
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60.5
0
$21.17
$9.68
Efficient EV
50.4
0
$17.64
$8.06
EV Truck/SUV
80.6
1
$28.22
$12.90
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Panguitch, UT
Late night
in Panguitch on Sunday
Local time
5:15 AM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Partly Cloudy
SSE 2 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 8:23PM MDT until July 18 at 11:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 18 at 11:54AM MDT until July 19 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Provo, UT
Late night
in Provo on Sunday
Local time
5:15 AM
MDT
Current temp
70°F
Partly Cloudy
E 2 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 8:23PM MDT until July 18 at 11:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 18 at 11:54AM MDT until July 19 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
91°F
Fillmore, UT
101 mi in
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
22 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
3h 29m 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...
15 mi from route
~36 min detour
$12
near mile 201.6
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
Hoodoos (irregular columns of rock) exist on every continent, but here is the largest concentration found anywhere on Earth. Situated along a high plateau at the top of the Grand Staircase, the park's...
Crowning the Grand Staircase, Cedar Breaks sits at over 10,000 feet and looks down into a half-mile deep geologic amphitheater. Come wander among timeless bristlecone pines, stand in lush meadows of w...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily on surface roads, with only about 15% of the total 201.6 miles on highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 168.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway before transitioning. Expect to spend most of your time on roads with more local traffic and potentially more frequent intersections, rather than high-speed highway cruising. This means you'll likely notice more varied speed limits and a different pace of travel once you leave the main highway.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 168.3 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 10.1 miles in near SR 20.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 29m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.1 miles (SR 20): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 30.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Panguitch is a city of 1,700 people (2017) in the Canyon Country of Utah in the Western United States. Panguitch is a good jumping-off point for travelers who want to hike in the Grand Circle of U.S. national parks.
Top landmarks
•Panguitch Historic District — historic district in Utah, United States
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
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 168.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 8 rest areas or service plazas 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, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.1 miles (SR 20): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 30.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument, Bryce Canyon National Park and Cedar Breaks National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Provo, UT, but most travelers stay overnight.
