Provo to Erda is 71.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 21 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway and I-80, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Utah, connecting the Mountain West region from Provo to Erda. It's a relatively short drive, suitable for a single day, with a mixed highway and surface road profile. You'll be on the road for just over an hour, making it a convenient option for a quick transit or a day trip extension.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
41.6 mi
44m
I 80
20.5 mi
21m
SR 36
5.8 mi
7m
West Center Street
1 mi
1m
Church Road
0.5 mi
1m
100 North
0.5 mi
1m
North University Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
North 500 West
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 41.6 mi, about 44m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 304 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~8,072 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~359 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
22.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 79 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 Provo, UT and Erda, 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
Turn left onto 100 North
0.5 mi·1 min·100 North
4
Turn left onto US 89
475 ft·12 sec·North 500 West
5
Turn right onto SR 114
1.0 mi·1 min·West Center Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Continue on this road
0.3 mi·36 sec·this road
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake CityUse the left / straight lanes.
7
Merge onto I 15
42 mi·44 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto I 80
21 mi·21 min·I 80
Exit 308Toward I 80 West: Reno, Salt Lake City International AirportUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 99Toward SR 36 South: TooeleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on SR 36
5.8 mi·7 min·SR 36
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Church Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Church Road
12
Arrive at destination
Church Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 35.6 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 64.1 — 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
6
0.7 mi into trip|~1m in|SR 114 / West Center Street
Turn right onto SR 114 / West Center Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
2 mi into trip|~4m 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.
8
43.5 mi into trip|~48m in|I 80
Take the exit onto I 80 toward I 80 West: Reno, Salt Lake City International Airport
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 308
Toward I 80 West: Reno, Salt Lake City Internat...
7
64.1 mi into trip|~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward SR 36 South: Tooele
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 99
Toward SR 36 South: Tooele
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.37 one way
$24.73 round trip
$4.41/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$12.93
$25.86
premium
$4.95
$13.90
$27.79
diesel
$5.60
$15.72
$31.43
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.4
0
$7.49
$3.42
Efficient EV
17.8
0
$6.24
$2.85
EV Truck/SUV
28.5
0
$9.98
$4.56
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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 Aug 9, 2026
Origin
Provo, UT
Evening
in Provo on Saturday
Local time
8:01 PM
MDT
Current temp
100°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 5 mph18% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued August 9 at 3:21PM MDT until August 9 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 9 at 10:52AM MDT until August 9 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Erda, UT
Evening
in Erda on Saturday
Local time
8:01 PM
MDT
Current temp
97°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NNW 8 mph15% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued August 9 at 3:21PM MDT until August 9 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 9 at 10:52AM MDT until August 9 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
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
3 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
1h 21m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features 37% highway, with the longest stretch of continuous highway driving being 41.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. You'll transition from highway travel to surface roads as you progress toward Erda. Expect some merging and exit activity as you navigate the transition between Veterans Memorial Highway, I-80, and SR 36.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.6 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Effort5/10
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 71.3 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 0.7 miles (SR 114 / West Center Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
4,646 ft4,218 ft
Total Climb
289 ft
Total Descent
498 ft
Highest Point
4,646 ft
~20.4 mi in
Elevation Range
428 ft
Notable High Points
4,564 ft at ~5.1 miles+10 ft prominence
4,646 ft at ~20.4 miles+108 ft prominence
4,253 ft at ~50.9 miles+17 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Provo, UT to Erda, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Salt Lake City International Airport along the way.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 71.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 41.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 11 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. 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 0.7 miles (SR 114 / West Center Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 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 Erda, UT before heading back.
