Origin
Payson, UT
Late night in Payson on Tuesday
Local time
2:44 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Payson, 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
22m
Distance
15.4 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Payson, UT
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Provo, UT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection between Payson and Provo, this 15.2-mile journey is a straightforward commute that fits easily into a single day. You can expect to spend about 18 minutes behind the wheel, making it an efficient trip within the Mountain West region. With a fuel budget of just $2, it is an incredibly economical route for locals or travelers moving through Utah. Because the entire trip is short, you do not need to worry about overnight logistics or heavy planning. This drive is best viewed as a simple, functional transit rather than a destination-heavy excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 11.8 mi | 12m |
| South University Avenue | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 100 North | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 100 East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 11.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Payson, UT and Provo, UT.
1
Start on this road
36 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Main Street
107 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right
177 ft
·
15 sec
4
Turn right
158 ft
·
12 sec
5
Turn right
48 ft
·
5 sec
6
Turn right onto SR 198
206 ft
·
10 sec
·
100 North
7
Turn left onto SR 115
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
9
Merge onto I 15; US 6
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 263
Toward US 189 North: University Ave
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on US 189
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
South University Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto 100 North
482 ft
·
18 sec
·
100 North
13
Turn right onto North 100 East
479 ft
·
20 sec
·
North 100 East
14
Turn right onto Center Street
466 ft
·
28 sec
·
Center Street
15
Arrive at destination
Center Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13 — 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
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 198 / 100 North
Turn right onto SR 198 / 100 North
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 115 / Main Street
Turn left onto SR 115 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
13 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.44 one way
$4.88 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.75 | $5.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
2:44 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
1 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
22m 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 that keeps you engaged from start to finish. You will navigate your way through Main Street and 100 North before transitioning onto I-15 North to complete the final leg. Since this route features 0% highway share as its primary character, you will spend your time navigating local surface streets rather than cruising on long, uninterrupted stretches. The road changes rhythm as you move off local corridors and merge onto the interstate, requiring you to stay alert through the various turns. It is a practical, utilitarian experience that favors maneuverability over long-distance highway speed.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.8 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 15.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 198 / 100 North): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
4,658 ft
4,500 ft
Total Climb
109 ft
Total Descent
213 ft
Highest Point
4,658 ft
Elevation Range
158 ft
Notable High Points
4,589 ft at ~5.5 miles
+19 ft prominence
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 22m. Total distance: 15.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.8 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: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 198 / 100 North): Navigation decision point.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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