Origin
South Ogden, UT
Late night in South Ogden on Sunday
Local time
1:56 AM
MDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Ogden, 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 28m
Distance
76.3 mi
123 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Ogden, UT
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Provo, UT
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Trip Overview
Embarking on a 76.3-mile journey from South Ogden, UT, to Provo, UT, will take you approximately 1 hour and 28 minutes. This drive is easily manageable as a single-day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of around $12. You'll primarily navigate Veterans Memorial Highway and Washington Boulevard before merging onto US 89. The route offers a turn-heavy local driving experience, making it a straightforward and efficient travel day within the Mountain West region of Utah. Consider this a convenient option for moving between these two notable Utah cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 47.6 mi | 51m |
| Washington Boulevard | 15.6 mi | 19m |
| US 89 | 11 mi | 12m |
| West Center Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 100 North | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North 500 West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 100 East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 47.6 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Ogden, UT and Provo, UT.
1
Start on 39th Street
52 ft
·
4 sec
·
39th Street
2
Turn right onto US 89
16 mi
·
19 min
·
Washington Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Keep slight right at fork onto US 89
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US 89
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
39 mi
·
42 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 265
Toward SR 114: Provo, Center Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on West Center Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Center Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto US 89
518 ft
·
14 sec
·
North 500 West
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto 100 North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
100 North
10
Turn right onto North 100 East
479 ft
·
20 sec
·
North 100 East
11
Turn right onto Center Street
466 ft
·
28 sec
·
Center Street
12
Arrive at destination
Center Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.2 miles from South Ogden, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 74.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 89 / Washington Boulevard
Turn right onto US 89 / Washington Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
15.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 89
Keep slight right at fork onto US 89
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
26.6 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
34.8 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
74.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m 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
$12.09 one way
$24.18 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $12.67 | $25.35 |
| premium | $4.53 | $13.61 | $27.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.85 | $33.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.01 | $3.66 |
| Efficient EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.68 | $3.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.5 | 0 | $10.68 | $4.88 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Provo, UT
Late night in Provo on Sunday
Local time
1:56 AM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16 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 28m 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?
This 76.3-mile drive is characterized as a turn-heavy local experience, with only 14% of the route on highways. You'll spend the majority of your time on local roads, making it feel more like navigating through towns than a high-speed interstate cruise. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 47.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before you transition back to more frequent turns and intersections. Expect a dynamic driving feel, requiring your attention as you weave through various road types.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.6 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 early in the drive near US 89 / Washington Boulevard.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 89 / Washington Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.6 miles (US 89): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.6 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 28m. Total distance: 76.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.6 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.
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: near the start (US 89 / Washington Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.6 miles (US 89): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.6 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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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