How far is Provo, UT from Blanding, UT?

The driving distance from Provo, UT to Blanding, UT is about 265.1 miles (426.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215 miles (346 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
265.11 mi
05h 21m
Flight
214.98 mi
345.97 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.98 mi
Kilometers
345.97 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
265.11 mi
Kilometers
426.66 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blanding
Sat, Apr 11, 11:44 AM MDT
Return by in Provo
Sat, Apr 11, 5:06 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Provo
2026-04-11T06:23
Arrive Blanding
Sat, Apr 11, 11:44 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:21 AM to 1:21 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:18 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Provo
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Green River
UT

City in Emery County, Utah, United States

From Provo
132.5 mi
02h 40m
To Blanding
132.5 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph S
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    7 m · 3 sec · Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North University Avenue

    146 m · 19 sec · North University Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on North University Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North University Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward I 15 South: Las Vegas, Lakeview Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price

    2127 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 6 East: Price

    884 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto US 6 East: Price

    1212 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    33.2 mi · 40 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on State Street

    1.1 km · 58 sec · State Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    35 mi · 43 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on West Highway Drive

    2645 ft · 50 sec · West Highway Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    75.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 191: Crescent Junction, Moab

    1555 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Arches, Dead Horse Point, Canyonlands

    26.9 mi · 31 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    76.8 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on East Center Street

    1176 ft · 40 sec · East Center Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South 100 West

    119 m · 17 sec · South 100 West

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 100 West

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
146 mi · 55%
Main Street
76.8 mi · 29%
Arches
26.9 mi · 10%
Veterans Memorial Highway
4.58 mi · 2%
US 6 East
4.55 mi · 2%
North University Avenue
1.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Turn straight onto Main Street

76.8 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.1 mi
215 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green River
02h 40m from Provo
Leave By
6:18 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Provo and Chance Rain Showers near Blanding.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 265.1 miles (426.7 km) and usually takes 05h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Green River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.5 miles from Provo and 132.5 miles from Blanding.

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

The direct path is about 215 miles (346 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:18 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.40 one way or $72.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Green River

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

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

RAIL

Green River

250 South Broadway
RAIL

Helper

97 mi away
1 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Provo and Blanding. Straight-line distance: 214.98 mi (345.97 km).

Provo

#1 Provo

The second most populous city in Utah.

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

#2 Blanding

City in San Juan County, Utah, United States

Population3,556
Coordinates37.6243300, -109.4796600
Altitude1861
CountryUnited States
Start: Provo (-111.65853, 40.23384)
End: Blanding (-109.47966, 37.62433)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 427 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.35 gal
35.41 L · about $36.40
Round trip
$72.80
18.7 gal · 70.82 L
Estimated CO2
83.1 kg one way
Round trip: 166.2 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $36.40 $72.80
Mid-grade $4.23 $39.56 $79.12
Premium $4.55 $42.53 $85.07
Diesel $5.41 $50.60 $101.20

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Provo and Blanding. The current time is 06:23:11.

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.