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Trip from Provo, UT to Genola, UT

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

37m

Distance

25.8 mi

42 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in and county seat of Utah County, Utah, United States

Provo, UT

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Downtown Genola, UT, UT

Genola, UT

Emilio Sánchez Hernández

Trip Overview

Provo, UT to Genola, UT is 25.8 miles and takes about 37 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah. It’s a straightforward local drive that’s easy to fit into any schedule, making it a convenient option for a quick journey. You’ll primarily navigate local roads and highways, so expect typical traffic patterns for a populated area. Consider this route for a simple point-to-point drive without any major logistical hurdles.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 17.7 mi 18m
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway 2.4 mi 3m
North University Avenue 1.7 mi 4m
Main Street 1.2 mi 2m
South Main Street 1 mi 3m
US 189 0.9 mi 2m
800 South 0.4 mi 1m
US 6 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 17.7 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Provo, UT and Genola, 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

18 mi · 18 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit onto US 6

0.3 mi · 46 sec · US 6
Exit 244 Toward US 6 West
7

Turn right onto US 6

1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
8

Continue on US 6

2.4 mi · 3 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Use the straight lane.
9

Turn right

0.2 mi · 47 sec
10

Turn left onto 800 South

0.4 mi · 1 min · 800 South
11

Turn right onto South Main Street

1.0 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
12

Arrive at destination

South Main Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.4 — 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

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 189 / North University Avenue

Continue onto US 189 / North University Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
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
20.4 mi into trip | ~24m in | US 6

Take the exit onto US 6 toward US 6 West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 244 Toward US 6 West

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.09 one way

$8.18 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $4.29 $8.57
premium $4.53 $4.60 $9.20
diesel $5.61 $5.70 $11.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.7 0 $2.71 $1.24
Efficient EV 6.5 0 $2.26 $1.03
EV Truck/SUV 10.3 0 $3.61 $1.65

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Provo, UT

Morning in Provo on Tuesday

Local time

6:59 AM

MDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Genola, UT

Morning in Genola on Tuesday

Local time

6:59 AM

MDT

Current temp

65°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

37m 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 is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more involved local drive than a simple highway cruise. With only a 5% highway share, you’ll spend most of your time on surface streets and local roads like North University Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch measures 17.7 miles, primarily on Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before re-engaging with local traffic. Expect a dynamic driving experience with plenty of adjustments needed as you navigate through towns and changing road conditions.

Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.7 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 25.8 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 0.1 miles (US 189 / North University Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; 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.

About the Cities

Starting 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 37m. Total distance: 25.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (5%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 17.7 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 0.1 miles (US 189 / North University Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Genola, 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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