How far is Ballard, UT from Provo, UT?

The driving distance from Ballard, UT to Provo, UT is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
127.82 mi
02h 28m
Flight
90.52 mi
145.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.52 mi
Kilometers
145.68 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.82 mi
Kilometers
205.7 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Provo
Tue, May 12, 5:35 PM MDT
Return by in Ballard
Tue, May 12, 8:04 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ballard
2026-05-12T15:06
Arrive Provo
Tue, May 12, 5:35 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:32 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ballard
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Tabiona
UT

Town in Duchesne County, Utah, United States

From Ballard
63.9 mi
01h 14m
To Provo
63.9 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph WSW
Destination
97°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ballard and Provo.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    792 ft · 58 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on 700 South

    1495 ft · 1 min · 700 South

  3. 3

    Continue on 3500 East

    1.2 km · 3 min · 3500 East

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 200 North

    2.8 mi · 3 min · 200 North

  5. 5

    Continue on North 200 East

    972 ft · 15 sec · North 200 East

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    1993 ft · 28 sec · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    27.3 mi · 31 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on 46220 West

    68.1 mi · 1 hr 19 min · 46220 West

  10. 10

    Turn left

    114 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1899 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Continue on North University Avenue

    5.4 mi · 11 min · North University Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 100 North

    541 ft · 20 sec · 100 North

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North 100 East

    146 m · 21 sec · North 100 East

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Center Street

    142 m · 29 sec · Center Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
46220 West
89.5 mi · 70%
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
27.3 mi · 21%
North University Avenue
5.42 mi · 4%
200 North
2.84 mi · 2%
East Main Street
0.89 mi · 1%
3500 East
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

46220 West

Continue on 46220 West

68.1 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
90.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tabiona
01h 14m from Ballard
Leave By
1:32 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ballard and Sunny near Provo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ballard to Provo?

The road trip is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km) and usually takes 02h 28m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tabiona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.9 miles from Ballard and 63.9 miles from Provo.

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

The direct path is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.56 one way or $35.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ballard and Sunny near Provo.

Stop Ideas Near Tabiona

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tabiona, 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 Tabiona.

RAIL

Helper

75 mi away
1 Depot Street
RAIL

Provo

82 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

110 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

111 mi away
300 South 600 West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ballard and Provo. Straight-line distance: 90.52 mi (145.68 km).

Ballard

#1 Ballard

Town in Uintah County, Utah, United States

Population1,105
Coordinates40.2894000, -109.9432000
Altitude1539
CountryUnited States
Provo

#2 Provo

The second most populous city in Utah.

Population116,295
Coordinates40.2338400, -111.6585300
Altitude1387
CountryUnited States
Start: 700 South (-109.941946, 40.290786)
End: North University Avenue (-111.658594, 40.23384)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.51 gal
17.07 L · about $17.56
Round trip
$35.11
9.02 gal · 34.14 L
Estimated CO2
40.1 kg one way
Round trip: 80.2 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $17.56 $35.11
Mid-grade $4.23 $19.08 $38.16
Premium $4.55 $20.52 $41.03
Diesel $5.41 $24.41 $48.82

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Ballard and Provo. The current time is 15:06:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.