If you are planning a trip from River Heights to Provo, you are looking at a 124.9-mile journey across the Mountain West. Expect to spend about 2 hours and 21 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a straightforward day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $20, it is a relatively affordable excursion for your travel itinerary. You will primarily navigate via Veterans Memorial Highway, US 89, and West Center Street to reach your destination. Because the total duration is quite manageable, there is no need to split this into an overnight stay, allowing you to maximize your time in Provo.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
62.4 miles from River Heights, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 12m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
95.7 mi
1h 41m
US 89
25.6 mi
31m
West Center Street
1.1 mi
1m
100 North
0.6 mi
1m
I 15 Business
0.4 mi
<1m
700 South
0.3 mi
1m
Summerwild Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
600 South
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 95.7 mi, about 1h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between River Heights, UT and Provo, UT.
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Start on 600 South
0.2 mi·43 sec·600 South
2
Continue on Summerwild Avenue
0.3 mi·45 sec·Summerwild Avenue
3
Turn right onto 700 South
0.3 mi·1 min·700 South
4
Turn left onto US 89; US 91
489 ft·11 sec·Main Street
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 89; US 91
26 mi·31 min·US 89; US 91
Use the slight right lane.
6
Take the exit onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business
0.4 mi·40 sec·I 15 Business; I 84 Business
7
Merge onto I 15; I 84
21 mi·21 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
27 mi·29 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
8.2 mi·8 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
39 mi·42 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 265Toward SR 114: Provo, Center StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on West Center Street
1.1 mi·1 min·West Center Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto US 89
518 ft·14 sec·North 500 West
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto 100 North
0.6 mi·1 min·100 North
15
Turn right onto North 100 East
479 ft·20 sec·North 100 East
16
Turn right onto Center Street
466 ft·28 sec·Center Street
17
Arrive at destination
Center Street
Trip Plan
Since this 2-hour and 21-minute drive is designed as a single-day trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time. Given the turn-heavy nature of the local roads, it is wise to plan your departure during daylight hours to ensure better visibility for navigation. You will not need to plan for formal stops, as the distance is short enough to drive through without a designated rest break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before setting out, as the $20 estimated cost will get you there, but local driving in Provo may require additional planning. Prioritize leaving early to avoid potential traffic congestion on the local sections of the route.
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 62.4 miles from River Heights, UT, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 95.7 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 27 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.4 miles or 1h 12m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Provo, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving River Heights, 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 River Heights, UT
This is one driving day of about 124.9 miles and 2h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from River Heights, 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 95.7 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 122.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.9 mi into trip|~2m in|US 89; US 91
Keep slight right at fork onto US 89; US 91
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
47.7 mi into trip|~56m 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.
6
75.1 mi into trip|~1h 25m 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.
6
83.3 mi into trip|~1h 34m 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.
8
122.7 mi into trip|~2h 16m in
Take the exit toward SR 114: Provo, Center Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 265
Toward SR 114: Provo, Center Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.79 one way
$39.58 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$20.75
$41.49
premium
$4.53
$22.28
$44.56
diesel
$5.61
$27.58
$55.15
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.5
0
$13.11
$6.00
Efficient EV
31.2
0
$10.93
$5.00
EV Truck/SUV
50
0
$17.49
$7.99
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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 Apr 14, 2026
Origin
River Heights, UT
Morning
in River Heights on Tuesday
Local time
11:08 AM
MDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Provo, UT
Morning
in Provo on Tuesday
Local time
11:08 AM
MDT
Current temp
60°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
NW 8 mph21% chanceLive forecast
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 14 at 10:17AM MDT until April 14 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 14 at 10:10AM MDT until April 15 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
61°F
Farmington, UT
62 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
25 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
2h 21m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This 124.9-mile route features a mix of high-speed transit and local navigation, with only 21% of the drive consisting of highway travel. You will spend the vast majority of your time on the Veterans Memorial Highway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 95.7 miles. As you transition off the main highway segments, the drive shifts into a turn-heavy local experience that demands your full attention. The personality of this road changes significantly as you move away from the primary highway stretches, requiring you to navigate local roadways with more frequent turns.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 95.7 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 0.9 miles in near US 89; US 91.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 124.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (US 89; US 91): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.7 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 75.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 2h 21m. Total distance: 124.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 95.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Provo, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (US 89; US 91): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.7 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 75.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Provo, UT before heading back.
