Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 13, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
60.9 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Coalville, UT
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Provo, UT to Coalville, UT is 60.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 15 minutes via South Main Street and Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Mountain West region, making it a simple transit between two points in Utah. Expect a trip that is mostly on surface roads, with a brief section on the highway. It's a straightforward drive, ideal if you're looking for a quick connection between these two locales without a significant time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | 17.5 mi | 20m |
| Provo Canyon Road | 17.4 mi | 19m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 15.2 mi | 16m |
| North University Avenue | 5.5 mi | 10m |
| US Highway 189 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| US 189 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 100 South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~474 veh/hr typical · worst 546
Quietest
2 AM
~55 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 9 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Provo, UT and Coalville, UT.
Start on Center Street
Turn right onto US 189
Continue on US 189
Continue on US Highway 189
Continue on US 189
Turn left onto US 40; US 189
Take the exit onto US 189
Merge onto I 80; US 189
Take the exit
Turn right onto SR 280
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 30.4 miles from Provo, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 60.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto US 189 / North University Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto US 40; US 189 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 80; US 189 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 280 East: Coalville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$10.67 one way
$21.34 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.66 | $11.17 | $22.34 |
| premium | $4.98 | $11.95 | $23.90 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $14.31 | $28.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.39 | $2.92 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.53 | $3.90 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Provo on Sunday
Local time
9:54 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Coalville on Sunday
Local time
9:54 AM
MDT
Current temp
52°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This 60.9-mile trip has a 7% highway share. You'll spend most of your time on surface roads, starting on South Main Street for a stretch of up to 17.5 miles. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway will offer a brief period of faster travel before you return to surface streets. Be prepared for transitioning between different road types and varying traffic conditions as you navigate through populated areas and then into more open spaces.
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 early in the drive near US 189 / North University Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 15m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 189 / North University Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.9 miles (US 40; US 189 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 44.9 miles (I 80; US 189 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
Total Climb
2,320 ft
Total Descent
1,292 ft
Highest Point
6,874 ft
~39.1 mi in
Elevation Range
2,320 ft
Notable High Points
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
Founded 1859
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 60.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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