Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 13, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
74.7 mi
120 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
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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Roy, UT
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Provo to Roy is 74.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 22 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, primarily on surface roads, making it a straightforward drive between two points in Utah. With minimal highway driving, you'll experience a more local feel as you navigate through communities. Consider this a simple, direct transit between your starting and ending points, suitable for a quick relocation or connecting two nearby cities.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 72 mi | 1h 17m |
| West Center Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| 100 North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 5600 South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North University Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 500 West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 358 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~7,712 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~344 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
22.4×
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 Roy, 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 left at fork
Turn left onto SR 97
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 37.4 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 72 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 and 74.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto US 189 / North University Avenue
Navigation decision point
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 97
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 97
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$13.09 one way
$26.18 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.66 | $13.70 | $27.40 |
| premium | $4.98 | $14.66 | $29.32 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $17.55 | $35.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.84 | $3.59 |
| Efficient EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.9 | 0 | $10.46 | $4.78 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Morning in Provo on Sunday
Local time
8:29 AM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Roy on Sunday
Local time
8:29 AM
MDT
Current temp
67°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
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 drive is almost entirely on surface roads, with no highway time. You'll spend nearly the entire 74.7 miles on local streets like Veterans Memorial Highway and West Center Street. The longest continuous stretch on a single named road covers 72 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect frequent intersections and traffic lights as you navigate through towns and cities.
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 early in the drive near US 189 / North University Avenue.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.7 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: 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 59.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
526 ft
Total Descent
538 ft
Highest Point
4,696 ft
~21.4 mi in
Elevation Range
442 ft
Notable High Points
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 1873
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 74.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
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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