Salt Lake City to Providence is 82.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 37 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway and US 89, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Mountain West region, transitioning from urban outskirts to more rural landscapes. Given its relatively short duration and local road feel, it's a straightforward, same-day trip. Plan for a journey that involves frequent turns as you navigate through towns rather than a continuous highway cruise.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.1 miles from Salt Lake City, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
53.7 mi
56m
US 89
19.5 mi
23m
1100 South
4.5 mi
5m
400 South
1.3 mi
3m
100 South
0.9 mi
2m
1700 South
0.9 mi
2m
I 15 Business
0.5 mi
<1m
Main Street
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 53.7 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salt Lake City, UT and Providence, UT.
1
Start on Main Street
0.1 mi·36 sec·Main Street
2
Turn right onto 300 South
0.1 mi·37 sec·300 South
Use the right lane.
3
Turn right onto SR 186
0.1 mi·26 sec·State Street
4
Turn right onto US 89
1.3 mi·3 min·400 South
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward I 15 North: Ogden
6
Merge onto I 15
16 mi·16 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
38 mi·39 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business
0.2 mi·21 sec·I 15 Business; I 84 Business
Toward US 91
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business
0.3 mi·36 sec·I 15 Business; I 84 Business
10
Merge onto US 91; I 15 Bus; I 84 Bus
4.5 mi·5 min·1100 South
11
Continue on US 89; US 91
19 mi·23 min·US 89; US 91
12
Turn right onto 1700 South
0.9 mi·2 min·1700 South
13
Turn left onto SR 165
0.3 mi·23 sec·Main Street
14
Turn right onto 100 South
0.2 mi·31 sec·100 South
15
Enter roundabout onto 100 South
134 ft·4 sec·100 South
16
Continue on 100 South
0.7 mi·2 min·100 South
17
Arrive at destination
100 South
Trip Plan
With a total travel time of under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility for when to depart and how to pace yourself. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid rush hour in Salt Lake City and to allow for a relaxed start. Since this is a shorter drive with many turns, it’s wise to have your navigation clearly set up before you begin. Keep an eye on fuel, as the $13 budget suggests a few fill-ups might be necessary, especially if you plan on exploring once you arrive in Providence.
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 41.1 miles from Salt Lake City, UT, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.7 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 18 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.1 miles or 46m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Providence, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Salt Lake City, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Salt Lake City, UT
This is one driving day of about 82.2 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Salt Lake City, 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 53.7 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 0.1 and 81.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|300 South
Turn right onto 300 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|SR 186 / State Street
Turn right onto SR 186 / State Street
Navigation decision point
5
2 mi into trip|~5m 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.
6
17.8 mi into trip|~22m 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
81.5 mi into trip|~1h 35m in|100 South
Enter roundabout onto 100 South
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.03 one way
$26.05 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$13.65
$27.31
premium
$4.53
$14.66
$29.33
diesel
$5.61
$18.15
$36.30
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.7
0
$8.63
$3.95
Efficient EV
20.6
0
$7.19
$3.29
EV Truck/SUV
32.9
0
$11.51
$5.26
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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 15, 2026
Origin
Salt Lake City, UT
Late night
in Salt Lake City on Sunday
Local time
4:17 AM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Providence, UT
Late night
in Providence on Sunday
Local time
4:17 AM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 37m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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.
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
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...
24 mi from route
~60 min detour
$12
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
One of the greatest technological achievements of the 19th century is the completion of the first transcontinental railroad across the United States. Visitors to the park can see the location of the L...
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
$20
near mile 56.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a turn-heavy local drive experience, with only 24% of the journey on highways. You'll find yourself navigating through communities, making it less about covering ground quickly and more about the journey itself. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 53.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a brief period of consistent travel before you start making more frequent turns. Be prepared for a dynamic drive that requires attention to navigation as you transition between main roads and local streets.
Only 24% 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: 53.7 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 0.1 miles in near 300 South.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 82.2 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 0.1 miles (300 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (SR 186 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Salt Lake City is the capital of, and largest city in, the U.S. state of Utah. It is a destination for outdoor recreation, with nearby mountains full of hiking trails and ski resorts made famous by the 2002 Winter Olympics. It is also well known as the headquarters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS or Mormon church). The city is set to host the Winter Olympics again in 2034.
Salt Lake City has about 200,000 residents within the city limits (2019), and is the downtown hub for a metro area of over a million people. It sits on the border between the Rocky Mountains and the Great Basin, lying in the Salt Lake Valley along the Wasatch Range urban corridor, sandwiched between the Wasatch Mountains to the east and the Oquirrh Mountains and the Great Salt Lake to the west.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 82.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 53.7 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 Providence, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (300 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (SR 186 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument and Golden Spike National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Providence, UT before heading back.
