How far is Provo, UT from Gunnison, UT?
The driving distance from Provo, UT to Gunnison, UT is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75 miles (120.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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 01h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Juab County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Provo and Gunnison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Provo and Gunnison.
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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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Continue on North University Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · North University Avenue
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Take the exit straight toward I 15 South: Las Vegas, Lakeview Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
39.4 mi · 39 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 28
2653 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
65 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
8.9 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
30.3 mi · 45 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Provo and Gunnison.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
39.4 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Provo and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Gunnison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Provo to Gunnison?
The road trip is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Nephi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from Provo and 40.9 miles from Gunnison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75 miles (120.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 3:00 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.25 one way or $22.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Provo and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Gunnison.
Stop Ideas Near Nephi
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 Nephi.
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Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Provo and Gunnison. Straight-line distance: 75.01 mi (120.71 km).
#1 Provo
The second most populous city in Utah.
| Population | 116,295 |
| Coordinates | 40.2338400, -111.6585300 |
| Altitude | 1387 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gunnison
City in Sanpete County, Utah, United States
| Population | 3,675 |
| Coordinates | 39.1552400, -111.8182600 |
| Altitude | 1566 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gunnison (-111.81826, 39.15524)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $11.25 | $22.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $12.23 | $24.46 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $13.15 | $26.29 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $15.64 | $31.28 |
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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