How far is Provo, UT from Canyon Rim, UT?
The driving distance from Provo, UT to Canyon Rim, UT is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Salt Lake and Utah counties in Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Sunny
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Provo and Canyon Rim.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Provo and Canyon Rim.
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Start on Center Street
7 m · 3 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto North University Avenue
146 m · 19 sec · North University Avenue
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Turn left onto 100 North
2477 ft · 1 min · 100 North
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Turn left onto North 500 West
145 m · 12 sec · North 500 West
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Turn right onto West Center Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Center Street
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Continue on I 15 North: Salt Lake City
1366 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
38.4 mi · 41 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Cheyenne
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 2300 East, Holladay, Millcreek
1447 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right
27 m · 2 sec
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Turn slight right onto 2300 East
1775 ft · 48 sec · 2300 East
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Turn left onto Fisher Lane
627 ft · 29 sec · Fisher Lane
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Turn right
88 m · 21 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Provo and Canyon Rim.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
38.4 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Provo and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Canyon Rim.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Provo to Canyon Rim?
The road trip is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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 22.7 miles from Provo and 22.7 miles from Canyon Rim.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:44 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.27 one way or $12.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Provo and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Canyon Rim.
Stop Ideas Near Bluffdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bluffdale.
Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub
Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub
Provo
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Provo and Canyon Rim. Straight-line distance: 33.78 mi (54.36 km).
#1 Provo
The second most populous city in Utah.
| Population | 116,295 |
| Coordinates | 40.2338400, -111.6585300 |
| Altitude | 1387 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canyon Rim
Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
| Population | 10,062 |
| Coordinates | 40.7066100, -111.8218800 |
| Altitude | 1407 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canyon Rim (-111.82188, 40.70661)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $6.27 | $12.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $6.81 | $13.62 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $7.32 | $14.65 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $8.71 | $17.43 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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