How far is Provo, UT from Helper, UT?

The driving distance from Provo, UT to Helper, UT is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57 miles (91.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
67.92 mi
01h 26m
Flight
57.05 mi
91.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.05 mi
Kilometers
91.82 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.92 mi
Kilometers
109.31 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Helper
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 AM MDT
Return by in Provo
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Provo
2026-04-23T00:11
Arrive Helper
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:36 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
Scofield
UT

Town in Carbon County, Utah, United States

From Provo
33.9 mi
00h 43m
To Helper
34 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.4 mi · 26 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 BUS, US 191 BUS

    1297 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
54.6 mi · 80%
Veterans Memorial Highway
4.58 mi · 7%
US 6 East
4.55 mi · 7%
North University Avenue
1.74 mi · 3%
I 15 South
0.9 mi · 1%
State Street
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

33.2 mi · 00h 40m

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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
57 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scofield
00h 43m from Provo
Leave By
3:36 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Provo and Mostly Sunny near Helper.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Scofield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Provo and 34 miles from Helper.

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

The direct path is about 57 miles (91.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 3:36 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.34 one way or $18.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 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 Mostly Sunny near Helper.

Stop Ideas Near Scofield

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

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

RAIL

Helper

27 mi away
1 Depot Street
RAIL

Provo

70 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Green River

118 mi away
250 South Broadway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Provo and Helper. Straight-line distance: 57.05 mi (91.82 km).

Provo

#1 Provo

The second most populous city in Utah.

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

#2 Helper

City in Carbon County, Utah, United States

Population2,141
Coordinates39.6841300, -110.8546100
Altitude1773
CountryUnited States
Start: Provo (-111.65853, 40.23384)
End: Helper (-110.85461, 39.68413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.07 L · about $9.34
Round trip
$18.69
4.8 gal · 18.14 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.34 $18.69
Mid-grade $4.23 $10.15 $20.31
Premium $4.55 $10.92 $21.84
Diesel $5.41 $12.99 $25.98

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 Provo and Helper. The current time is 00:11:07.

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.