Provo, UT to Pleasant View, UT is 88 miles and takes about 1 hour 38 minutes 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. You'll be navigating mostly surface roads for this relatively short drive. It's a straightforward connection perfect for a quick hop between cities without much planning required.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44 miles from Provo, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 49m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
83.1 mi
1h 28m
2700 North
1.7 mi
2m
West Center Street
1 mi
1m
Shorty's Lane
0.7 mi
1m
100 North
0.5 mi
1m
600 West
0.1 mi
<1m
North University Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
North 500 West
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 83.1 mi, about 1h 28m
Traffic on I-15
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
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Averaged across 79 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Provo, UT and Pleasant View, 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
25 mi·26 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 349Toward SR 134: 2700 NorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
458 ft·11 sec
Toward Harrisville, North Ogden, Pleasant View
11
Continue on SR 134
1.7 mi·2 min·2700 North
12
Turn left onto 600 West
0.1 mi·12 sec·600 West
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on Shorty's Lane
0.7 mi·1 min·Shorty's Lane
14
Arrive at destination
Shorty's Lane
Trip Plan
Since this is a short 1 hour 38 minute drive covering 88 miles, you have a lot of flexibility. Aim to leave mid-morning to avoid rush hour in Provo and allow for spontaneous stops along the way. The fuel cost is estimated at $15, so plan your fill-ups accordingly, though you won't need extensive refueling for this distance. Keep an eye out for the transition from Veterans Memorial Highway to surface streets 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.
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 44 miles from Provo, UT, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.1 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 19 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44 miles or 49m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pleasant View, 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 88 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 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 83.1 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 87.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
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.
7
85.1 mi into trip|~1h 33m in
Take the exit toward SR 134: 2700 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 349
Toward SR 134: 2700 North
7
85.4 mi into trip|~1h 33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Harrisville, North Ogden, Pleasant View
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Harrisville, North Ogden, Pleasant View
6
87.1 mi into trip|~1h 36m in|600 West
Turn left onto 600 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.62 one way
$33.24 round trip
$4.80/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.09
$17.63
$35.27
premium
$5.34
$18.49
$36.98
diesel
$6.32
$21.89
$43.78
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: 30.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.4
0
$9.24
$4.22
Efficient EV
22
0
$7.70
$3.52
EV Truck/SUV
35.2
0
$12.32
$5.63
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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 Oct 13, 2026
Origin
Provo, UT
Evening
in Provo on Sunday
Local time
5:32 PM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 8 mph76% chanceLive forecast
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 12 at 9:59PM MDT until October 14 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 12 at 9:59PM MDT until October 14 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Pleasant View, UT
Evening
in Pleasant View on Sunday
Local time
5:32 PM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Chance Rain Showers
SE 5 mph64% chanceLive forecast
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 12 at 9:59PM MDT until October 14 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 12 at 9:59PM MDT until October 14 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 38m on the road
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.
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 12.1
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is almost entirely surface roads, with 0% highway driving. You'll spend the vast majority of your time, up to 83.1 miles, on Veterans Memorial Highway before transitioning to other local roads like 2700 North and West Center Street. Expect a steady pace with frequent intersections and changes in speed limits as you pass through different communities.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 83.1 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 88 miles you will encounter 10 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.
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 38m. Total distance: 88 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 83.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 13 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Pleasant View, 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: 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.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument. 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 Pleasant View, UT before heading back.
