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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Millard County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
168 mi · 2 hr 45 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 20: Panguitch, Kanab
1922 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left
20.5 mi · 25 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Center Street
6.8 mi · 8 min · Center Street
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Keep slight right
23.3 mi · 28 min
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Continue straight
37 mi · 50 min
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Continue on 100 East
58 m · 5 sec · 100 East
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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.
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
168 mi · 02h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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).
#1 Provo
The second most populous city in Utah.
| Population | 116,295 |
| Coordinates | 40.2338400, -111.6585300 |
| Altitude | 1387 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kanab
City in and county seat of Kane County, Utah, United States
| Population | 4,983 |
| Coordinates | 37.0474900, -112.5263100 |
| Altitude | 1515 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kanab (-112.52631, 37.04749)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 432 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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