How far is Nephi, UT from Provo, UT?

The driving distance from Nephi, UT to Provo, UT is about 40 miles (64.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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
39.97 mi
00h 37m
Flight
37.38 mi
60.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.38 mi
Kilometers
60.16 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.97 mi
Kilometers
64.32 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Provo
Wed, May 13, 8:25 PM MDT
Return by in Nephi
Wed, May 13, 9:03 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nephi
2026-05-13T19:48
Arrive Provo
Wed, May 13, 8:25 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Nephi
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
Santaquin
UT

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

From Nephi
20.1 mi
00h 18m
To Provo
19.8 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S
Destination
92°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

    2569 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    34.5 mi · 34 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  4. 4

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

    1493 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on South University Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South University Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 100 North

    147 m · 19 sec · 100 North

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North 100 East

    146 m · 21 sec · North 100 East

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Center Street

    142 m · 29 sec · Center Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nephi 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
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
34.5 mi · 86%
North Main Street
2.82 mi · 7%
South University Avenue
1.85 mi · 5%
I 15 North
0.49 mi · 1%
US 189 North
0.28 mi · 1%
100 North
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

34.5 mi · 00h 34m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
37.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santaquin
00h 18m from Nephi
Leave By
7:16 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Nephi 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 Nephi to Provo?

The road trip is about 40 miles (64.3 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Santaquin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Nephi and 19.8 miles from Provo.

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

The direct path is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:16 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.49 one way or $10.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Santaquin

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

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

RAIL

Provo

30 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Helper

86 mi away
1 Depot Street
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

88 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

88 mi away
300 South 600 West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nephi and Provo. Straight-line distance: 37.38 mi (60.16 km).

Nephi

#1 Nephi

City in and county seat of Juab County, Utah, United States

Population6,479
Coordinates39.7102300, -111.8363200
Altitude1563
CountryUnited States
Provo

#2 Provo

The second most populous city in Utah.

Population116,295
Coordinates40.2338400, -111.6585300
Altitude1387
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-111.83615, 39.71023)
End: North University Avenue (-111.658594, 40.23384)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.34 L · about $5.49
Round trip
$10.98
2.82 gal · 10.68 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.49 $10.98
Mid-grade $4.23 $5.97 $11.93
Premium $4.55 $6.41 $12.83
Diesel $5.41 $7.63 $15.26

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Nephi and Provo. The current time is 19:48:24.

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.