Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
96.2 mi
155 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Liberty, UT
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Provo, UT to Liberty, UT is 96.2 miles and takes about 1h 56m via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, entirely within Utah. Expect a drive that primarily uses surface roads, offering a more local feel compared to interstate travel. With a duration under two hours and a low fuel cost, this is a straightforward option for a quick transit between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48.1 miles from Provo, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 83.1 mi | 1h 28m |
| North Ogden Canyon Road | 4.6 mi | 10m |
| 2700 North | 2 mi | 3m |
| 2600 North | 2 mi | 4m |
| West Center Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| East 4100 North | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 1050 East | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East 3100 North | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 374 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~7,574 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~342 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
22.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 79 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Provo, UT and Liberty, UT.
Start on Center Street
Turn right onto US 189
Turn left onto 100 North
Turn left onto US 89
Turn right onto SR 114
Continue on this road
Merge onto I 15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on SR 134
Continue on SR 134
Turn left onto 1050 East
Turn right onto East 3100 North
Continue on North Ogden Canyon Road
Continue on East 4100 North
Arrive at destination
Since this drive is under two hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. You can easily complete this trip in one day without needing overnight accommodations. The fuel cost is estimated at $15, so ensure you start with a full tank or plan a quick stop. Given the 96.2-mile distance and mostly surface road profile, there's no need to rush; you can take your time and enjoy the scenery as you transition from Veterans Memorial Highway to the local roads. Keep an eye out for the change in road type as you approach your destination.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 21 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.1 miles or 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Liberty, UT than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Provo, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Provo, UT
This is one driving day of about 96.2 miles and 1h 56m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 48.1 miles from Provo, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.1 miles.
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 0.7 and 90.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto SR 114 / West Center Street
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 134: 2700 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward Harrisville, North Ogden, Pleasant View
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto East 3100 North
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$16.68 one way
$33.37 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $17.45 | $34.90 |
| premium | $4.95 | $18.75 | $37.50 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $21.21 | $42.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.10 | $4.62 |
| Efficient EV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.42 | $3.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.5 | 0 | $13.47 | $6.16 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Provo on Thursday
Local time
8:42 PM
MDT
Current temp
71°F
Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Evening in Liberty on Thursday
Local time
8:42 PM
MDT
Current temp
58°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
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
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 route is almost entirely surface roads, with 0% highway driving. You'll spend the vast majority of your time on Veterans Memorial Highway, with the longest continuous stretch measuring 83.1 miles. After that, you'll transition to North Ogden Canyon Road and 2700 North. Given the profile, anticipate navigating through towns and local areas rather than high-speed cruising.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near SR 114 / West Center Street.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 96.2 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 0.7 miles (SR 114 / West Center Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 59.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 85.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
Total Climb
1,232 ft
Total Descent
665 ft
Highest Point
5,120 ft
~96.2 mi in
Elevation Range
869 ft
Notable High Points
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Provo, UT and Liberty, UT, road signs point toward Harrisville, Ogden and Pleasant View.
Harrisville
Ogden
Pleasant View
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 96.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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