How far is Provo, UT from Ballard, UT?

The driving distance from Provo, UT to Ballard, UT is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
127.82 mi
02h 36m
Flight
90.52 mi
145.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.52 mi
Kilometers
145.68 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.82 mi
Kilometers
205.7 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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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 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ballard
Tue, May 12, 6:15 PM MDT
Return by in Provo
Tue, May 12, 8:51 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Provo
2026-05-12T15:39
Arrive Ballard
Tue, May 12, 6:15 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Provo
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
Tabiona
UT

Town in Duchesne County, Utah, United States

From Provo
63.8 mi
01h 18m
To Ballard
64 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
97°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
92°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    7 m · 3 sec · Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North University Avenue

    5.5 mi · 11 min · North University Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Provo Canyon Road

    17.4 mi · 20 min · Provo Canyon Road

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2184 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    96.9 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East 200 North

    2.8 mi · 3 min · East 200 North

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 3500 East

    1.2 km · 3 min · 3500 East

  9. 9

    Continue on 700 South

    2287 ft · 2 min · 700 South

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Provo and Ballard.

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
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Provo Canyon Road
21.4 mi · 17%
North University Avenue
5.51 mi · 4%
East 200 North
2.84 mi · 2%
3500 East
0.75 mi · 1%
700 South
0.43 mi
Center Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

96.9 mi · 01h 52m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
90.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tabiona
01h 18m from Provo
Leave By
1:18 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Provo and Sunny near Ballard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Tabiona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.8 miles from Provo and 64 miles from Ballard.

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

The direct path is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 1:18 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.56 one way or $35.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Provo and Sunny near Ballard.

Stop Ideas Near Tabiona

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

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

RAIL

Helper

75 mi away
1 Depot Street
RAIL

Provo

82 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

110 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

111 mi away
300 South 600 West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Provo and Ballard. Straight-line distance: 90.52 mi (145.68 km).

Provo

#1 Provo

The second most populous city in Utah.

Population116,295
Coordinates40.2338400, -111.6585300
Altitude1387
CountryUnited States
Ballard

#2 Ballard

Town in Uintah County, Utah, United States

Population1,105
Coordinates40.2894000, -109.9432000
Altitude1539
CountryUnited States
Start: Provo (-111.65853, 40.23384)
End: Ballard (-109.9432, 40.2894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.51 gal
17.07 L · about $17.56
Round trip
$35.11
9.02 gal · 34.14 L
Estimated CO2
40.1 kg one way
Round trip: 80.2 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $17.56 $35.11
Mid-grade $4.23 $19.08 $38.16
Premium $4.55 $20.52 $41.03
Diesel $5.41 $24.41 $48.82

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Provo and Ballard. The current time is 15:39:36.

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.