Origin
Provo, UT
Late night in Provo on Sunday
Local time
1:55 AM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Provo, UT to Francis, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
42 mi
68 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
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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Francis, UT
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Trip Overview
Provo, UT to Francis, UT is 42 miles and takes about 56 minutes via Provo Canyon Road, SR 32, and North University Avenue, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day drive connecting two points within the Mountain West region of Utah. Expect a mixed driving experience that's largely manageable for most vehicles. Given its short distance, this trip is ideal for a spontaneous outing or as a segment of a larger journey, offering a simple transition between locations without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Provo Canyon Road | 17.4 mi | 19m |
| SR 32 | 10.4 mi | 14m |
| North University Avenue | 5.5 mi | 10m |
| South Main Street | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| US Highway 189 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| US 189 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Main Village Way | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Provo Canyon Road
— 17.4 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Provo, UT and Francis, UT.
1
Start on Center Street
21 ft
·
3 sec
·
Center Street
2
Turn right onto US 189
5.5 mi
·
10 min
·
North University Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on US 189
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Provo Canyon Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US Highway 189
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 189
5
Continue on US 189
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 189
6
Turn left onto US 40; US 189
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
South Main Street
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto SR 32
10 mi
·
14 min
·
SR 32
8
Arrive at destination
SR 32
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21 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
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 189 / North University Avenue
Turn right onto US 189 / North University Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
26.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 40; US 189 / South Main Street
Turn left onto US 40; US 189 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
31.7 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
SR 32
Turn right onto SR 32
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.66 one way
$13.31 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
| premium | $4.53 | $7.49 | $14.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.27 | $18.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.88 | $2.69 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Francis, UT
Late night in Francis on Sunday
Local time
1:55 AM
MDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
38°F
Midway, UT
21 mi in
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
56m 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?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with about 34% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Provo Canyon Road, which can feel more scenic, interspersed with other main roads like SR 32 and North University Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 17.4 miles along Provo Canyon Road. The road conditions and character will shift throughout the 56-minute trip, moving from potentially more open canyon driving to more developed road sections as you approach your destination.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.4 mi on Provo Canyon Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 189 / North University Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Provo, UT to Francis, UT is easy. At 56m with 34% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 31.7 miles (SR 32): Navigation decision point.
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 56m. Total distance: 42 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.4 miles on Provo Canyon Road. 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): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.9 miles (US 40; US 189 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.7 miles (SR 32): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Francis, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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