Origin
Silver Summit, UT
Late night in Silver Summit on Sunday
Local time
1:55 AM
MDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Silver Summit, UT to Provo, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
46 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Silver Summit, UT
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Provo, UT
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Trip Overview
This 46-mile drive from Silver Summit, UT to Provo, UT takes about an hour and is easily manageable as a single-day trip. You'll primarily be on US 189 and US 40, with the final stretch on North University Avenue. With a fuel cost estimated at $7, this is a very budget-friendly journey. The profile is largely highway-focused, making it a straightforward trip within the Mountain West region. Given its short duration and straightforward nature, no overnight stops are necessary, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 189 | 17.9 mi | 20m |
| US 40 | 17.7 mi | 21m |
| North University Avenue | 5.4 mi | 10m |
| US Highway 189 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Parkway Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Silver Creek Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Echo Lane | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 100 North | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 189
— 17.9 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Summit, UT and Provo, UT.
1
Start on this road
410 ft
·
30 sec
·
this road
2
Turn slight right onto Echo Lane
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Echo Lane
3
At end of road, turn right onto Parkway Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Parkway Drive
4
At end of road, turn left onto Silver Creek Road
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Silver Creek Road
5
Continue on US 40
18 mi
·
21 min
·
US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 189
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 189
7
Continue on US Highway 189
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 189
8
Continue on US 189
17 mi
·
20 min
·
US 189
9
Continue on US 189
5.4 mi
·
10 min
·
North University Avenue
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto 100 North
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
100 North
11
Turn right onto North 100 East
479 ft
·
20 sec
·
North 100 East
12
Turn right onto Center Street
466 ft
·
28 sec
·
Center Street
13
Arrive at destination
Center Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23 miles from Silver Summit, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 45.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Parkway Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Parkway Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Silver Creek Road
At end of road, turn left onto Silver Creek Road
Navigation decision point
4
45.7 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
100 North
Turn left onto 100 North
Navigation decision point
4
45.8 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
North 100 East
Turn right onto North 100 East
Navigation decision point
5
45.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
Center Street
Turn right onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.29 one way
$14.58 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.21 | $16.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.16 | $20.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.44 | $2.94 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Provo, UT
Late night in Provo on Sunday
Local time
1:55 AM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
38°F
Midway, UT
23 mi in
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
13 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
1h 1m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 46-mile route, with 86% of it being on higher-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.9 miles on US 189. This segment offers a consistent pace, allowing you to cover ground efficiently. As you transition onto US 40 and then North University Avenue, the character remains largely highway-oriented, providing a smooth driving experience without significant detours or abrupt changes in road type. You'll spend the majority of your time on well-maintained highways.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.9 mi on US 189.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 189 and US 40. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Parkway Drive.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Silver Summit, UT to Provo, UT is easy. At 1h 1m with 86% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Parkway Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Silver Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 45.7 miles (100 North): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Provo, UT
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 46 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.9 miles on US 189. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.3 miles (Parkway Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Silver Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 45.7 miles (100 North): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument. 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 Provo, UT before heading back.
How this page is built
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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