Traveling from Provo to Ivins covers 266.2 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 31 minutes. Because this is a manageable distance within the Mountain West, it is well-suited for a one-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight split. You should budget approximately $42 for fuel to complete the journey. The route transitions from the northern reaches of the region toward the distinct terrain near Ivins. While the drive is straightforward, it functions best as a direct transit rather than a multi-day excursion, making it a practical choice for those looking to reach their destination efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
133.1 miles from Provo, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 13m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
254.1 mi
4h 6m
Snow Canyon Parkway
4 mi
7m
Red Hills Parkway
3.4 mi
5m
North University Avenue
1.7 mi
4m
Center Street
1.2 mi
2m
US 189
0.9 mi
2m
I 15 BUS
0.4 mi
1m
East Center Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 254.1 mi, about 4h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Provo, UT and Ivins, 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 ParkwayUse the straight / right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 15
254 mi·4 hr 6 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto I 15 BUS
0.4 mi·1 min·I 15 BUS
Exit 8Toward SR 34: Saint George BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto 1000 East
0.2 mi·31 sec·1000 East
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto Red Hills Parkway
3.4 mi·5 min·Red Hills Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Continue on Snow Canyon Parkway
3.2 mi·6 min·Snow Canyon Parkway
Use the straight lane.
10
Enter roundabout onto Snow Canyon Parkway
126 ft·7 sec·Snow Canyon Parkway
11
Continue on Snow Canyon Parkway
0.7 mi·1 min·Snow Canyon Parkway
12
Enter roundabout onto Center Street
122 ft·7 sec·Center Street
13
Continue on Center Street
1.2 mi·2 min·Center Street
14
Enter roundabout onto East Center Street
130 ft·7 sec·East Center Street
15
Continue on East Center Street
0.3 mi·34 sec·East Center Street
16
Turn right onto North Main Street
92 ft·4 sec·North Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a 4-hour and 31-minute endeavor, planning for a single stop is your best strategy to keep energy levels high. Aim to depart early in the morning to beat traffic and maximize your time once you arrive in Ivins. Because the majority of your 266.2 miles occur on Veterans Memorial Highway, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before hitting the long 254.1-mile stretch to avoid unnecessary detours. Flexibility is a major advantage here; you can easily adjust your pace to account for the turn-heavy nature of the final approach. Keep an eye on your navigation as you transition onto Snow Canyon Parkway to ensure a smooth arrival.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 133.1 miles from Provo, UT, or about 2h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 254.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 59 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.1 miles or 2h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ivins, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Provo, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Provo, UT
This is one driving day of about 266.2 miles and 4h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Provo, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 254.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 257.3 — 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.
7
256.7 mi into trip|~4h 13m in|I 15 BUS
Take the exit onto I 15 BUS toward SR 34: Saint George Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8
Toward SR 34: Saint George Boulevard
6
257.3 mi into trip|~4h 14m in|Red Hills Parkway
Turn left onto Red Hills Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.18 one way
$84.37 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg93 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$44.22
$88.43
premium
$4.53
$47.49
$94.97
diesel
$5.61
$58.77
$117.55
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
79.9
0
$27.95
$12.78
Efficient EV
66.6
0
$23.29
$10.65
EV Truck/SUV
106.5
1
$37.27
$17.04
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 13, 2026
Origin
Provo, UT
Late night
in Provo on Sunday
Local time
1:54 AM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 2 to 9 mph79% chanceLive forecast
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 12 at 9:47PM MDT until April 14 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Ivins, UT
Late night
in Ivins on Sunday
Local time
1:54 AM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
SW 2 to 14 mph30% chanceLive forecast
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 12 at 9:47PM MDT until April 14 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
36°F
Beaver, UT
133 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
7 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
4h 31m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Cedar Breaks National Monument
National Monument
Crowning the Grand Staircase, Cedar Breaks sits at over 10,000 feet and looks down into a half-mile deep geologic amphitheater. Come wander among timeless bristlecone pines, stand in lush meadows of w...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
$10
near mile 202
Danger: State Route 148 Closed Through Cedar Breaks National Monument
Follow the paths where people have walked for thousands of years. Gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that soar into a brilliant blue sky. Experience the tall, stretching walls...
14 mi from route
~34 min detour
$35
near mile 229.5
The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a trip defined by a long, steady highway stretch followed by a more technical, turn-heavy local finish. You will spend the vast majority of your time on Veterans Memorial Highway, which accounts for a 254.1-mile uninterrupted stretch. With highway travel making up roughly 3% of the total experience, the road eventually shifts into more involved navigation using Red Hills Parkway and Snow Canyon Parkway. This transition from high-speed transit to local streets keeps the drive engaging as you approach your final destination. Be prepared for the shift in pace as you leave the open highway and enter the more localized road network.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 254.1 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 31m drive. You will face about 12 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): 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.
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.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 254.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 — Cedar Breaks National Monument, Zion National Park and Timpanogos Cave National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Ivins, UT, but most travelers stay overnight.
