How far is Blanding, UT from Provo, UT?

The driving distance from Blanding, UT to Provo, UT is about 264.9 miles (426.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215 miles (346 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
264.89 mi
04h 26m
Flight
214.98 mi
345.97 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.98 mi
Kilometers
345.97 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
264.89 mi
Kilometers
426.3 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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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 04h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Provo
Sat, Apr 11, 10:52 AM MDT
Return by in Blanding
Sat, Apr 11, 3:19 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blanding
2026-04-11T06:25
Arrive Provo
Sat, Apr 11, 10:52 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:06 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blanding
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Green River
UT

City in Emery County, Utah, United States

From Blanding
132.5 mi
02h 13m
To Provo
132.4 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 100 West

    119 m · 19 sec · South 100 West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    1176 ft · 35 sec · West Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto North Grayson Parkway

    76.8 mi · 1 hr 37 min · North Grayson Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    29 mi · 34 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit left toward I-70 West

    2377 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    23.4 mi · 22 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 191 North: Price, Salt Lake City

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    51.3 mi · 1 hr · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Highway Drive

    2645 ft · 50 sec · West Highway Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    35 mi · 43 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on State Street

    1.1 km · 58 sec · State Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    33.2 mi · 40 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on East US-6

    3.6 mi · 5 min · East US-6

  15. 15

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    1158 ft · 18 sec · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

    1633 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 189 North: University Ave

    1493 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on South University Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South University Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 100 North

    147 m · 19 sec · 100 North

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North 100 East

    146 m · 21 sec · North 100 East

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Center Street

    142 m · 29 sec · Center Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
172 mi · 65%
North Grayson Parkway
76.8 mi · 29%
Veterans Memorial Highway
5.22 mi · 2%
East US-6
3.58 mi · 1%
South University Avenue
1.85 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Grayson Parkway

Turn straight onto North Grayson Parkway

76.8 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.9 mi
215 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green River
02h 13m from Blanding
Leave By
8:06 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Blanding and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Provo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 264.9 miles (426.3 km) and usually takes 04h 26m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Green River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.5 miles from Blanding and 132.4 miles from Provo.

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

The direct path is about 215 miles (346 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.40 one way or $72.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Blanding and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Provo.

Stop Ideas Near Green River

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

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

RAIL

Green River

250 South Broadway
RAIL

Helper

97 mi away
1 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blanding and Provo. Straight-line distance: 214.98 mi (345.97 km).

Blanding

#1 Blanding

City in San Juan County, Utah, United States

Population3,556
Coordinates37.6243300, -109.4796600
Altitude1861
CountryUnited States
Provo

#2 Provo

The second most populous city in Utah.

Population116,295
Coordinates40.2338400, -111.6585300
Altitude1387
CountryUnited States
Start: South 100 West (-109.479817, 37.62433)
End: North University Avenue (-111.658594, 40.23384)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 426 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.35 gal
35.38 L · about $36.40
Round trip
$72.80
18.7 gal · 70.76 L
Estimated CO2
83.1 kg one way
Round trip: 166.2 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $36.40 $72.80
Mid-grade $4.23 $39.56 $79.12
Premium $4.55 $42.53 $85.07
Diesel $5.41 $50.60 $101.20

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Blanding and Provo. The current time is 06:25:55.

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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.