Provo to Perry is 97.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 48 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway and Highway 89, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Utah's Mountain West region, offering a straightforward, single-day drive. Expect a local feel with plenty of turns, making it a more engaging journey than a simple interstate cruise. It's a practical option for a short excursion or an easy leg of a larger trip, especially if you prefer not to spend hours on end on a highway.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48.9 miles from Provo, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
91.2 mi
1h 36m
Highway 89
2.2 mi
3m
West Center Street
1 mi
1m
North Main Street
0.9 mi
1m
West 750 North
0.8 mi
1m
100 North
0.5 mi
1m
Freedom Street
0.1 mi
<1m
North University Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 91.2 mi, about 1h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Provo, UT and Perry, 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
58 mi·1 hr 2 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
33 mi·34 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward SR 315
10
Turn right onto SR 315
0.8 mi·1 min·West 750 North
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto US 89
0.9 mi·1 min·North Main Street
12
Continue on US 89
2.2 mi·3 min·Highway 89
Use the right lane.
13
Turn right onto Allen Street
295 ft·12 sec·Allen Street
14
Turn right onto Freedom Street
0.1 mi·33 sec·Freedom Street
15
Arrive at destination
Freedom Street
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour 48 minute duration, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, allowing for flexibility. You could depart anytime in the morning or afternoon and still have ample daylight. While there are no specific stops noted, the frequent turns might make planning for fuel stops more important, especially as the longest stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway is over 90 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as you'll want to refuel before hitting potentially more rural sections of Highway 89 if needed.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48.9 miles from Provo, UT, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.2 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 22 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.9 miles or 54m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Perry, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Provo, UT
This is one driving day of about 97.8 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Provo, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 91.2 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 93.6 — 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.
6
59.9 mi into trip|~1h 6m in|I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
93.6 mi into trip|~1h 42m in|SR 315 / West 750 North
Turn right onto SR 315 / West 750 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.50 one way
$31.00 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$16.24
$32.49
premium
$4.53
$17.45
$34.89
diesel
$5.61
$21.59
$43.19
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.3
0
$10.27
$4.69
Efficient EV
24.5
0
$8.56
$3.91
EV Truck/SUV
39.1
0
$13.69
$6.26
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Provo, UT
Late night
in Provo on Tuesday
Local time
2:45 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Perry, UT
Late night
in Perry on Tuesday
Local time
2:45 AM
MDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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 48m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
$12
near mile 13.5
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
One of the greatest technological achievements of the 19th century is the completion of the first transcontinental railroad across the United States. Visitors to the park can see the location of the L...
28 mi from route
~69 min detour
$20
near mile 97.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as 'turn-heavy,' suggesting a drive that requires consistent attention rather than a passive cruise. While about 50% of the drive is on Veterans Memorial Highway, the longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 91.2 miles on this same road, indicating substantial highway mileage. The inclusion of Highway 89 and West Center Street points to a mix of faster sections and more local road driving as you approach your destination. Be prepared for frequent adjustments and a dynamic driving experience.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 91.2 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 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 Effort6/10
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 97.8 miles you will encounter 12 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.
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 48m. Total distance: 97.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 91.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Perry, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 and Golden Spike National Historical Park. 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 Perry, UT before heading back.
