How far is Francis, UT from Provo, UT?

The driving distance from Francis, UT to Provo, UT is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
42.11 mi
00h 50m
Flight
32.75 mi
52.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.75 mi
Kilometers
52.7 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.11 mi
Kilometers
67.77 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Provo
Thu, Apr 16, 12:15 AM MDT
Return by in Francis
Thu, Apr 16, 1:05 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Francis
2026-04-15T23:24
Arrive Provo
Thu, Apr 16, 12:15 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Francis
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
Charleston
UT

Town in Wasatch County, Utah, United States

From Francis
21.1 mi
00h 25m
To Provo
21 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 18 mph SSW
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Village Way

    10.4 mi · 14 min · West Main Village Way

  2. 2

    Turn left

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2357 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Continue on North University Avenue

    5.4 mi · 11 min · North University Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 100 North

    541 ft · 20 sec · 100 North

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North 100 East

    146 m · 21 sec · North 100 East

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Center Street

    142 m · 29 sec · Center Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Francis 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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Village Way
31.8 mi · 76%
North University Avenue
5.42 mi · 13%
100 North
0.1 mi
North 100 East
0.09 mi
Center Street
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

West Main Village Way

Continue straight

17.4 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
32.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charleston
00h 25m from Francis
Leave By
4:50 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Francis and Mostly Sunny near Provo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Charleston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Francis and 21 miles from Provo.

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

The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:50 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Francis and Mostly Sunny near Provo.

Stop Ideas Near Charleston

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

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

RAIL

Provo

31 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

49 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

50 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

94 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Francis and Provo. Straight-line distance: 32.75 mi (52.7 km).

Francis

#1 Francis

Town in Summit County, Utah, United States

Population1,611
Coordinates40.6105100, -111.2807400
Altitude2000
CountryUnited States
Provo

#2 Provo

The second most populous city in Utah.

Population116,295
Coordinates40.2338400, -111.6585300
Altitude1387
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Village Way (-111.28074, 40.610526)
End: North University Avenue (-111.658594, 40.23384)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.62 L · about $5.76
Round trip
$11.52
2.96 gal · 11.24 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.76 $11.52
Mid-grade $4.23 $6.26 $12.52
Premium $4.55 $6.73 $13.47
Diesel $5.41 $8.01 $16.02

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 Francis and Provo. The current time is 23:24:53.

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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.