How far is Provo, UT from Kanab, UT?

The driving distance from Provo, UT to Kanab, UT is about 268.7 miles (432.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.1 miles (362.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m 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
268.72 mi
04h 55m
Flight
225.08 mi
362.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.08 mi
Kilometers
362.23 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
268.72 mi
Kilometers
432.47 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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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 04h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kanab
Thu, Apr 23, 11:24 AM MDT
Return by in Provo
Thu, Apr 23, 4:20 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Provo
2026-04-23T06:28
Arrive Kanab
Thu, Apr 23, 11:24 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 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
7:08 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
Kanosh
UT

Town in Millard County, Utah, United States

From Provo
134.5 mi
02h 27m
To Kanab
134.3 mi
02h 27m

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
67°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    168 mi · 2 hr 45 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 20: Panguitch, Kanab

    1922 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    20.5 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Center Street

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Center Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    23.3 mi · 28 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    37 mi · 50 min

  13. 13

    Continue on 100 East

    58 m · 5 sec · 100 East

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 100 East

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
168 mi · 63%
Center Street
67.1 mi · 25%
North University Avenue
1.74 mi · 1%
SR 20
1.24 mi
I 15 South
0.9 mi
100 East
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

168 mi · 02h 45m

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
04h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.6 mi
225.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kanosh
02h 27m from Provo
Leave By
7:08 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 268.7 miles (432.5 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?

Kanosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.5 miles from Provo and 134.3 miles from Kanab.

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

The direct path is about 225.1 miles (362.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 7:08 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.91 one way or $73.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.2 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 Sunny near Kanab.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Provo and Kanab. Straight-line distance: 225.08 mi (362.23 km).

Provo

#1 Provo

The second most populous city in Utah.

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

#2 Kanab

City in and county seat of Kane County, Utah, United States

Population4,983
Coordinates37.0474900, -112.5263100
Altitude1515
CountryUnited States
Start: Provo (-111.65853, 40.23384)
End: Kanab (-112.52631, 37.04749)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 432 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.48 gal
35.9 L · about $36.91
Round trip
$73.81
18.96 gal · 71.8 L
Estimated CO2
84.2 kg one way
Round trip: 168.5 kg / 371 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $36.91 $73.81
Mid-grade $4.23 $40.11 $80.22
Premium $4.55 $43.12 $86.25
Diesel $5.41 $51.31 $102.61

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 Kanab. The current time is 06:28:08.

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.