How far is East Carbon City, UT from Provo, UT?
The driving distance from East Carbon City, UT to Provo, UT is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Carbon County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Carbon City and Provo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Carbon City and Provo.
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Start on Berkley Avenue
700 ft · 35 sec · Berkley Avenue
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Turn left onto Wilkins Street
73 m · 13 sec · Wilkins Street
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Turn right onto Grassy Trail Drive
58 m · 8 sec · Grassy Trail Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on Grassy Trail Drive
1571 ft · 1 min · Grassy Trail Drive
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Turn slight right onto Whitmore Drive
17 m · 8 sec · Whitmore Drive
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Turn left onto Grassy Trail Drive
109 m · 17 sec · Grassy Trail Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right
8.4 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
7.9 mi · 10 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on West Highway Drive
2645 ft · 50 sec · West Highway Drive
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
35 mi · 43 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on State Street
1.1 km · 58 sec · State Street
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
33.2 mi · 40 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on East US-6
3.6 mi · 5 min · East US-6
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
1158 ft · 18 sec · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
1633 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 189 North: University Ave
1493 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on South University Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · South University Avenue
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Turn right onto 100 North
147 m · 19 sec · 100 North
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Turn right onto North 100 East
146 m · 21 sec · North 100 East
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Turn right onto Center Street
142 m · 29 sec · Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Carbon City and Provo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
35 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
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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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Carbon City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Provo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Carbon City to Provo?
The road trip is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Scofield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from East Carbon City and 49.6 miles from Provo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 2:56 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.66 one way or $27.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around East Carbon City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Provo.
Stop Ideas Near Scofield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Carbon City and Provo. Straight-line distance: 81.2 mi (130.68 km).
#1 East Carbon City
City in Carbon County, Utah, United States
| Population | 1,270 |
| Coordinates | 39.5477400, -110.4148800 |
| Altitude | 1919 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Provo
The second most populous city in Utah.
| Population | 116,295 |
| Coordinates | 40.2338400, -111.6585300 |
| Altitude | 1387 |
| Country | United States |
End: North University Avenue (-111.658594, 40.23384)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $13.66 | $27.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $14.85 | $29.70 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $15.97 | $31.93 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $19.00 | $37.99 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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