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Trip from Vineyard, 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

13m

Distance

8.1 mi

13 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 12m ★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Utah County, Utah, United States

Vineyard, UT

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city in and county seat of Utah County, Utah, United States

Provo, UT

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Vineyard to Provo is a quick, straightforward trip covering just 8.1 miles. You can expect to reach your destination in about 13 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Navigating through the Mountain West, you will primarily use Veterans Memorial Highway, West Center Street, and Center Street to complete the journey. With fuel costs estimated at just $1, this is an incredibly economical drive for any local traveler. Because the route is so short and efficient, it serves as a simple connection between these two Utah municipalities rather than a lengthy excursion.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 4.5 mi 4m
West Center Street 1.5 mi 2m
Center Street 0.6 mi 1m
100 North 0.6 mi 1m
East Mill Road 0.2 mi <1m
North 500 West <0.1 mi <1m
North 100 East <0.1 mi <1m
South Holdaway Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 4.5 mi, about 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vineyard, UT and Provo, UT.

1

Start on South Holdaway Road

20 ft · 4 sec · South Holdaway Road
2

Turn right onto Center Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Center Street
3

Turn right onto East Mill Road

0.2 mi · 24 sec · East Mill Road
4

Continue on West Center Street

0.4 mi · 47 sec · West Center Street
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
6

Merge onto I 15

4.5 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 265 Toward SR 114: Provo, Center Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on West Center Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Center Street
Use the straight lane.
9

Turn left onto US 89

518 ft · 14 sec · North 500 West
Use the left lane.
10

Turn right onto 100 North

0.6 mi · 1 min · 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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Center Street

Turn right onto Center Street

Navigation decision point

8
5.9 mi into trip | ~8m 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
6
7.2 mi into trip | ~10m in | US 89 / North 500 West

Turn left onto US 89 / North 500 West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
7.3 mi into trip | ~10m in | 100 North

Turn right onto 100 North

Navigation decision point

5
8 mi into trip | ~12m in | Center Street

Turn right onto Center Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.28 one way

$2.57 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $1.35 $2.69
premium $4.53 $1.44 $2.89
diesel $5.61 $1.79 $3.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.4 0 $0.85 $0.39
Efficient EV 2 0 $0.71 $0.32
EV Truck/SUV 3.2 0 $1.13 $0.52

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Vineyard, UT

Late night in Vineyard on Sunday

Local time

1:48 AM

MDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Provo, UT

Late night in Provo on Sunday

Local time

1:48 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

8 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

13m 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 8.1-mile trek is best described as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul. You will not spend any time on major highways, as the route consists entirely of local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 4.5-mile segment along Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a steady pace through city streets as you navigate the turns that define this short, urban-focused transition. The lack of highway travel means you should be prepared for frequent intersections and standard local traffic flow.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.5 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Center Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 8.1 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 (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.2 miles (US 89 / North 500 West): 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 13m. Total distance: 8.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 4.5 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. 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: near the start (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.2 miles (US 89 / North 500 West): 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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