Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
68.6 mi
110 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
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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Tooele, UT
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Provo to Tooele is 68.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 27 minutes via SR 73 and Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, moving between two points in Utah. It's a relatively short drive, making it ideal for a quick excursion or as part of a larger itinerary. You'll experience a mix of driving conditions, so plan for varied scenery and road types.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 73 | 25.6 mi | 29m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 12.3 mi | 13m |
| SR 36 | 11.8 mi | 16m |
| Cory B Wride Memorial Highway | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| Pioneer Crossing | 6.4 mi | 10m |
| West Center Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| 100 North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 87 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~7,875 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~348 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
22.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Provo, UT and Tooele, 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
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on SR 145
Continue on SR 145
Continue on SR 145
Continue on SR 73
Turn right onto SR 36
Turn right onto Vine Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 34.3 miles from Provo, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 14.4 — 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
Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 145: American Fork, Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward Pioneer Crossing, Lehi, Saratoga Springs, Eagle Mountain
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$12.06 one way
$24.12 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $12.61 | $25.22 |
| premium | $4.99 | $13.48 | $26.95 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $14.45 | $28.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.20 | $3.29 |
| Efficient EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.00 | $2.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.60 | $4.39 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Provo on Wednesday
Local time
2:09 PM
MDT
Current temp
88°F
Sunny
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued June 2 at 11:02AM MDT until June 4 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Afternoon in Tooele on Wednesday
Local time
2:09 PM
MDT
Current temp
79°F
Sunny
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued June 2 at 11:02AM MDT until June 4 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
60°F
Saratoga Springs, UT
34 mi in
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 about 54% highway, meaning you'll spend over half the time on higher-speed roads before transitioning to surface streets. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 25.6 miles on SR 73. Expect to notice the shift from highway cruising to more local road conditions as you approach your destination. The profile is mixed highway and surface, so be prepared for changes in speed limits and traffic patterns.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 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.
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 68.6 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 2 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
Total Climb
1,416 ft
Total Descent
922 ft
Highest Point
5,523 ft
~49 mi in
Elevation Range
1,019 ft
Notable High Points
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Provo, UT and Tooele, UT, road signs point toward Pioneer Crossing, Lehi, Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain.
Pioneer Crossing
Lehi
Saratoga Springs
Eagle Mountain
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 1851
Tooele is a small city in Western Utah, nestled against the foothills on the west side of the Oquirrh Mountains.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 68.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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