Traveling from Provo to Toquerville covers 241.1 miles through the heart of the Mountain West, a journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 59 minutes. Because this is a relatively straightforward drive, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $38 for fuel to make the trek comfortably. Your path primarily utilizes the Veterans Memorial Highway, transitioning into local streets like North University Avenue and Toquer Boulevard as you arrive. Whether you are heading south for a change of scenery or a specific commitment, this route offers a functional connection across the state of Utah.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
120.6 miles from Provo, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
235.3 mi
3h 48m
Toquer Boulevard
2.2 mi
2m
North University Avenue
1.7 mi
4m
US 189
0.9 mi
2m
SR 17
0.7 mi
<1m
Center Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
North Toquer Boulevard
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Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 235.3 mi, about 3h 48m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 86 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~2,970 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,515
Quietest
2 AM
~157 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
18.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Toquerville, 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
Continue on US 189
1.6 mi·3 min·North University Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Take the exit onto US 189
0.9 mi·2 min·US 189
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas, Lakeview ParkwayUse the straight / right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 15
235 mi·3 hr 48 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward SR 17: Toquerville, Hurricane
7
Turn left onto SR 17
0.7 mi·58 sec·SR 17
8
Turn left onto Toquer Boulevard
2.2 mi·2 min·Toquer Boulevard
9
Arrive at destination
North Toquer Boulevard
Trip Plan
Planning for this trip is simple given the manageable four-hour duration, but you should aim to depart during off-peak hours to maintain steady progress. Since the route includes one planned stop, use that time to stretch your legs and refuel before hitting the final local stretches. With 100% of the drive on highways, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the long 235.3-mile stretch on the Veterans Memorial Highway. Because the final leg involves turn-heavy local roads, stay alert as you exit the main highway to ensure you navigate the transitions onto North University Avenue and Toquer Boulevard safely. The flexibility of this one-day trip allows you to adjust your departure based on your personal preference for morning or afternoon light.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 120.6 miles from Provo, UT, or about 2h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 235.3 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 53 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.6 miles or 2h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Toquerville, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Provo, UT
This is one driving day of about 241.1 miles and 3h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Provo, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 235.3 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 237.9 — 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
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 189 / North University Avenue
Continue onto US 189 / North University Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
1.7 mi into trip|~4m in|US 189
Take the exit onto US 189 toward I 15 South: Las Vegas, Lakeview Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas, Lakeview Parkway
5
2.6 mi into trip|~6m 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.
5
237.9 mi into trip|~3h 54m in
Take the exit toward SR 17: Toquerville, Hurricane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 17: Toquerville, Hurricane
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.58 one way
$75.16 round trip
$3.96/gal25.4 MPG avg84 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.17
$39.61
$79.22
premium
$4.47
$42.47
$84.94
diesel
$4.80
$45.52
$91.05
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
72.3
0
$25.32
$11.57
Efficient EV
60.3
0
$21.10
$9.64
EV Truck/SUV
96.4
1
$33.75
$15.43
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Provo, UT
Late night
in Provo on Sunday
Local time
3:06 AM
MDT
Current temp
94°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 3 mph31% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 10:51PM MDT until July 19 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Toquerville, UT
Late night
in Toquerville on Sunday
Local time
3:06 AM
MDT
Current temp
95°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 1 to 7 mph44% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 10:51PM MDT until July 19 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
89°F
Nibley, UT
121 mi in
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 59m 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.
Cedar Breaks National Monument
National Monument
Crowning the Grand Staircase, Cedar Breaks sits at over 10,000 feet and looks down into a half-mile deep geologic amphitheater. Come wander among timeless bristlecone pines, stand in lush meadows of w...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
$10
near mile 199.5
Danger: State Route 148 Closed Through Cedar Breaks National Monument
Follow the paths where people have walked for thousands of years. Gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that soar into a brilliant blue sky. Experience the tall, stretching walls...
14 mi from route
~34 min detour
$35
near mile 232.8
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a trip defined by high-speed efficiency, as the route is comprised entirely of highway driving. You will spend the vast majority of your time—specifically 235.3 miles—on the Veterans Memorial Highway, making this a consistent, high-mileage stretch. While the journey is largely a straight shot, the final portion transitions into a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate toward your destination. This mix keeps the experience from feeling like a purely monotonous interstate grind, especially as you navigate the turn-heavy local roads at the end. You will find that the road's personality shifts from a fast, open highway pace to a more controlled, technical feel once you reach the Toquerville area.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 235.3 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 189 / North University Avenue.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 59m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 189 / North University Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 189 / North University Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (US 189): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 235.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 15 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 189 / North University Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 189 / North University Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (US 189): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Cedar Breaks National Monument, Zion National Park and Timpanogos Cave National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Toquerville, UT, but most travelers stay overnight.
