How far is Parowan, UT from Provo, UT?

The driving distance from Parowan, UT to Provo, UT is about 189 miles (304.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
189 mi
02h 44m
Flight
176.76 mi
284.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.76 mi
Kilometers
284.47 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
189 mi
Kilometers
304.17 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Provo
Wed, Apr 22, 11:31 PM MDT
Return by in Parowan
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parowan
2026-04-22T20:47
Arrive Provo
Wed, Apr 22, 11:31 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parowan
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
Holden
UT

Town in Millard County, Utah, United States

From Parowan
94.6 mi
01h 22m
To Provo
94.4 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 20 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 Parowan and Provo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Center Street

    34 m · 10 sec · West Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 15 North

    2210 ft · 54 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    185.1 mi · 3 hr 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

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

    1493 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on South University Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South University Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 100 North

    147 m · 19 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 Parowan 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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
185 mi · 98%
South University Avenue
1.85 mi · 1%
North Main Street
1.05 mi · 1%
I 15 North
0.42 mi
US 189 North
0.28 mi
100 North
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

185 mi · 03h 01m

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
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
176.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holden
01h 22m from Parowan
Leave By
1:00 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Parowan 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 Parowan to Provo?

The road trip is about 189 miles (304.2 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Holden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.6 miles from Parowan and 94.4 miles from Provo.

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

The direct path is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 1:00 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.97 one way or $51.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Parowan and Showers And Thunderstorms near Provo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parowan and Provo. Straight-line distance: 176.76 mi (284.47 km).

Parowan

#1 Parowan

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

Population3,223
Coordinates37.8422000, -112.8280000
Altitude1834
CountryUnited States
Provo

#2 Provo

The second most populous city in Utah.

Population116,295
Coordinates40.2338400, -111.6585300
Altitude1387
CountryUnited States
Start: West Center Street (-112.828, 37.842196)
End: North University Avenue (-111.658594, 40.23384)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.67 gal
25.25 L · about $25.97
Round trip
$51.93
13.34 gal · 50.5 L
Estimated CO2
59.3 kg one way
Round trip: 118.6 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $25.97 $51.93
Mid-grade $4.23 $28.22 $56.44
Premium $4.55 $30.34 $60.68
Diesel $5.41 $36.10 $72.20

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 Parowan and Provo. The current time is 20:47:04.

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.