How far is American Fork, UT from Provo, UT?

The driving distance from American Fork, UT to Provo, UT is about 14 miles (22.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.99 mi
00h 18m
Flight
12.25 mi
19.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.25 mi
Kilometers
19.71 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.99 mi
Kilometers
22.52 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Provo
Thu, Apr 16, 6:24 AM MDT
Return by in American Fork
Thu, Apr 16, 6:43 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave American Fork
2026-04-16T06:06
Arrive Provo
Thu, Apr 16, 6:24 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in American Fork
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Vineyard
UT

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

From American Fork
7.1 mi
00h 09m
To Provo
6.8 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph W
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between American Fork and Provo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between American Fork and Provo.

  1. 1

    Start on 100 East

    13 m · 9 sec · 100 East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    132 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Street

    2768 ft · 1 min · State Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 500 East

    1.6 km · 2 min · 500 East

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 15 South: Las Vegas

    1380 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 114: Provo, Center Street

    1240 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on West Center Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Center Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North 500 West

    158 m · 15 sec · North 500 West

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 100 North

    2959 ft · 2 min · 100 North

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North 100 East

    146 m · 21 sec · North 100 East

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Center Street

    142 m · 29 sec · Center Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between American Fork and Provo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
92.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 74%
West Center Street
1.11 mi · 8%
500 East
0.97 mi · 7%
100 North
0.56 mi · 4%
State Street
0.52 mi · 4%
I 15 South
0.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

10.3 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
12.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vineyard
00h 09m from American Fork
Leave By
7:54 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Rain And Snow Showers leaving American Fork and Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance T-storms near Provo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from American Fork to Provo?

The road trip is about 14 miles (22.5 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Vineyard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from American Fork and 6.8 miles from Provo.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.91 one way or $3.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Rain And Snow Showers around American Fork and Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance T-storms near Provo.

Stop Ideas Near Vineyard

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vineyard, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vineyard.

RAIL

Provo

11 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

53 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

54 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Helper

102 mi away
1 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between American Fork and Provo. Straight-line distance: 12.25 mi (19.71 km).

American Fork

#1 American Fork

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

Population33,896
Coordinates40.3769000, -111.7957600
Altitude1404
CountryUnited States
Provo

#2 Provo

The second most populous city in Utah.

Population116,295
Coordinates40.2338400, -111.6585300
Altitude1387
CountryUnited States
Start: North 100 East (-111.795896, 40.376902)
End: North University Avenue (-111.658594, 40.23384)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.87 L · about $1.91
Round trip
$3.82
0.98 gal · 3.74 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.91 $3.82
Mid-grade $4.23 $2.07 $4.15
Premium $4.55 $2.23 $4.46
Diesel $5.41 $2.65 $5.30

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Utah · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between American Fork and Provo. The current time is 06:06:20.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.