Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
52.3 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
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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Woods Cross, UT
BREAKS OUT
Provo to Woods Cross is 52.3 miles and takes about 59 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Utah, traversing the Mountain West region. It's a straightforward trip primarily on surface roads, making it easy to navigate. You'll find this route practical for a quick connection between these two Utah locations, with minimal time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 49 mi | 52m |
| West Center Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| 100 North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 500 West | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 2600 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North University Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 500 West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 164 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~7,989 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~354 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 Woods Cross, 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 right at fork
Continue on SR 93
Turn left onto US 89
Continue on US 89
Turn right onto 1875 South
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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.
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 51.3 — 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 93 East: 2600 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 93: 2600 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$9.19 one way
$18.39 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $9.61 | $19.23 |
| premium | $4.99 | $10.27 | $20.55 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $11.02 | $22.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.32 | $3.35 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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 Woods Cross on Wednesday
Local time
2:09 PM
MDT
Current temp
83°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
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 0% highway share. You'll spend the bulk of your time, up to 49 miles, on Veterans Memorial Highway. The transition from Veterans Memorial Highway to West Center Street and 100 North means you'll be navigating local traffic and intersections for a significant portion of the trip. Expect to encounter a steady stream of cross-streets and traffic signals.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 52.3 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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
490 ft
Total Descent
669 ft
Highest Point
4,794 ft
~22.4 mi in
Elevation Range
549 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 1865
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 52.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads 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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