How far is Elk Ridge, UT from Provo, UT?

The driving distance from Elk Ridge, UT to Provo, UT is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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
20.23 mi
00h 26m
Flight
15.4 mi
24.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.4 mi
Kilometers
24.79 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.23 mi
Kilometers
32.56 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Provo
Wed, Apr 22, 10:45 PM MDT
Return by in Elk Ridge
Wed, Apr 22, 11:12 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elk Ridge
2026-04-22T22:19
Arrive Provo
Wed, Apr 22, 10:45 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Elk Ridge
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
Spanish Fork
UT

A city in Utah County, Utah.

From Elk Ridge
9.1 mi
00h 13m
To Provo
11.1 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elk Ridge and Provo.

  1. 1

    Start on South Astor Lane

    674 ft · 35 sec · South Astor Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Alpine Drive

    101 m · 17 sec · East Alpine Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Escalante Drive

    788 ft · 41 sec · North Escalante Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Park Drive

    1608 ft · 48 sec · East Park Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Park Drive

    2004 ft · 55 sec · North Park Drive

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Elk Ridge Drive

    25 m · 2 sec · North Elk Ridge Drive

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto North Elk Ridge Drive

    2420 ft · 1 min · North Elk Ridge Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on South Elkridge Drive

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Elkridge Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Loafer Mountain Parkway

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Loafer Mountain Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1858 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    2630 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    9.1 mi · 10 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

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

    1493 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on South University Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South University Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 100 North

    147 m · 19 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 Elk Ridge 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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
89.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
9.06 mi · 45%
Loafer Mountain Parkway
3.28 mi · 16%
South University Avenue
1.85 mi · 9%
South Elkridge Drive
1.59 mi · 8%
North Elk Ridge Drive
0.47 mi · 2%
North Park Drive
0.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

9.06 mi · 00h 10m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
15.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spanish Fork
00h 13m from Elk Ridge
Leave By
7:38 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elk Ridge 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 Elk Ridge to Provo?

The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Spanish Fork is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Elk Ridge and 11.1 miles from Provo.

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

The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.76 one way or $5.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Elk Ridge and Showers And Thunderstorms near Provo.

Stop Ideas Near Spanish Fork

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

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

RAIL

Provo

12 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

75 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

75 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Helper

83 mi away
1 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elk Ridge and Provo. Straight-line distance: 15.4 mi (24.79 km).

Elk Ridge

#1 Elk Ridge

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

Population4,427
Coordinates40.0113400, -111.6768700
Altitude1632
CountryUnited States
Provo

#2 Provo

The second most populous city in Utah.

Population116,295
Coordinates40.2338400, -111.6585300
Altitude1387
CountryUnited States
Start: South Astor Lane (-111.677031, 40.011201)
End: North University Avenue (-111.658594, 40.23384)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.7 L · about $2.76
Round trip
$5.53
1.42 gal · 5.4 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.76 $5.53
Mid-grade $4.23 $3.00 $6.01
Premium $4.55 $3.23 $6.46
Diesel $5.41 $3.84 $7.69

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Elk Ridge and Provo. The current time is 22:19:20.

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.