How far is North Salt Lake, UT from Provo, UT?

The driving distance from North Salt Lake, UT to Provo, UT is about 50.3 miles (81 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.33 mi
00h 50m
Flight
44.43 mi
71.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.43 mi
Kilometers
71.5 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.33 mi
Kilometers
81 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Provo
Sat, Apr 18, 7:34 PM MDT
Return by in North Salt Lake
Sat, Apr 18, 8:24 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Salt Lake
2026-04-18T18:43
Arrive Provo
Sat, Apr 18, 7:34 PM 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
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Salt Lake
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
Bluffdale
UT

City in Salt Lake and Utah counties in Utah, United States

From North Salt Lake
25.3 mi
00h 25m
To Provo
25 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Salt Lake and Provo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Salt Lake and Provo.

  1. 1

    Start on 350 North

    12 m · 8 sec · 350 North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Highway 89

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 89

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 15 South

    1974 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    39.3 mi · 42 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 114: Provo, Center Street

    1240 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on West Center Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Center Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North 500 West

    158 m · 15 sec · North 500 West

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 100 North

    2959 ft · 2 min · 100 North

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North 100 East

    146 m · 19 sec · North 100 East

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Center Street

    142 m · 29 sec · Center Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Salt Lake 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
46.8 mi · 93%
Highway 89
1.27 mi · 3%
West Center Street
1.11 mi · 2%
100 North
0.56 mi · 1%
I 15 South
0.37 mi · 1%
SR 114
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

39.3 mi · 00h 42m

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 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
44.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bluffdale
00h 25m from North Salt Lake
Leave By
4:48 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Salt Lake and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Provo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Salt Lake to Provo?

The road trip is about 50.3 miles (81 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?

Bluffdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from North Salt Lake and 25 miles from Provo.

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

The direct path is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.93 one way or $13.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Salt Lake and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Provo.

Stop Ideas Near Bluffdale

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

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

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

30 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

31 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

38 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

81 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Salt Lake and Provo. Straight-line distance: 44.43 mi (71.5 km).

North Salt Lake

#1 North Salt Lake

City in Davis County, Utah, United States

Population21,204
Coordinates40.8485600, -111.9068800
Altitude1322
CountryUnited States
Provo

#2 Provo

The second most populous city in Utah.

Population116,295
Coordinates40.2338400, -111.6585300
Altitude1387
CountryUnited States
Start: East 350 North (-111.906875, 40.848387)
End: North University Avenue (-111.658594, 40.23384)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.72 L · about $6.93
Round trip
$13.86
3.56 gal · 13.44 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.93 $13.86
Mid-grade $4.23 $7.53 $15.06
Premium $4.55 $8.10 $16.19
Diesel $5.41 $9.63 $19.27

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Salt Lake and Provo. The current time is 18:43:14.

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.