Origin
Provo, UT
Late night in Provo on Sunday
Local time
1:54 AM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Provo, UT to Benjamin, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
14.3 mi
23 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.
Provo, UT
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Benjamin, UT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick jaunt from Provo to Benjamin, you are looking at a brief 14.3-mile trip that typically takes about 22 minutes. This local journey stays entirely within the Mountain West region, making it an easy day trip that requires no overnight stay. Budgeting about $2 for fuel should be plenty to cover the distance, leaving you with minimal overhead for this quick transit. You will navigate via North University Avenue, Veterans Memorial Highway, and 8000 South to reach your destination. Because the trip is so short, it is ideal for those who prefer straightforward, efficient travel without the need for extensive planning or rest stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 8.9 mi | 9m |
| North University Avenue | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| 8000 South | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| US 189 | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| 3200 West | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 7300 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 8.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Provo, UT and Benjamin, UT.
1
Start on Center Street
21 ft
·
3 sec
·
Center Street
2
Turn right onto US 189
478 ft
·
18 sec
·
North University Avenue
3
Continue on US 189
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North University Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Take the exit onto US 189
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 189
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas, Lakeview Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 15
8.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 253
Toward SR 164
7
Turn right onto 8000 South
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
8000 South
8
At end of road, turn right onto SR 115
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
3200 West
9
Turn left onto SR 147
111 ft
·
5 sec
·
7300 South
10
Turn right
55 ft
·
4 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.4 — 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
|
US 189 / North University Avenue
Turn right onto US 189 / North University Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 189
Take the exit onto US 189 toward I 15 South: Las Vegas, Lakeview Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas, Lakeview Parkway
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~6m 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.
5
11.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward SR 164
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 253
Toward SR 164
5
13.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
SR 115 / 3200 West
At end of road, turn right onto SR 115 / 3200 West
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.27 one way
$4.53 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.55 | $5.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 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 | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
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
Benjamin, UT
Late night in Benjamin on Sunday
Local time
1:54 AM
MDT
Current temp
38°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
27 degrees cooler 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 rather than a monotonous interstate haul. Only about 6 miles of this 14.3-mile route are spent on the highway, meaning you will spend the majority of your time navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted segment you will encounter is an 8.9-mile stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway, which provides the most consistent pace of the trip. The character of the road shifts significantly as you transition from the urban feel of North University Avenue to the more localized corridors like 8000 South. You should be prepared for frequent adjustments behind the wheel as the route demands your full attention through its winding local transitions.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.9 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 189 / North University Avenue.
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 14.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 (US 189 / North University Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 189): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.6 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Provo, UT
Full guide →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.
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: 14.3 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 (6%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.9 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 (US 189 / North University Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 189): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.6 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Benjamin, 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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