How far is Provo, UT from Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT?
The driving distance from Provo, UT to Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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 47m.
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.
The most populous city in Utah County, Utah.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Provo and Little Cottonwood Creek Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Provo and Little Cottonwood Creek Valley.
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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
27.5 mi · 29 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 151: 10600 South
100 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Monroe Street North, 10600 South East
62 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on East 10600 South
785 ft · 10 sec
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Turn right onto 10600 South
1616 ft · 42 sec · 10600 South
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Turn left onto State Street
1.2 km · 2 min · State Street
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Turn right onto Sego Lily Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sego Lily Drive
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Turn left onto 700 East
2708 ft · 1 min · 700 East
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Turn right onto 9400 South
3084 ft · 1 min · 9400 South
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Continue on 9400 South
1.4 mi · 3 min · 9400 South
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Turn left onto Highland Drive
1.6 mi · 3 min · Highland Drive
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Turn sharp right onto Creek Road
840 ft · 28 sec · Creek Road
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Turn left onto Willow Stream Drive
732 ft · 27 sec · Willow Stream Drive
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Turn right onto Stream View Drive
108 m · 12 sec · Stream View Drive
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec · Stream View Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Provo and Little Cottonwood Creek Valley.
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
27.5 mi · 00h 29m
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 Sunny near Little Cottonwood Creek Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Provo to Little Cottonwood Creek Valley?
The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Lehi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Provo and 18.2 miles from Little Cottonwood Creek Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:56 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Provo and Sunny near Little Cottonwood Creek Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Lehi
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 Lehi.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Provo and Little Cottonwood Creek Valley. Straight-line distance: 27.14 mi (43.67 km).
#1 Provo
The second most populous city in Utah.
| Population | 116,295 |
| Coordinates | 40.2338400, -111.6585300 |
| Altitude | 1387 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Little Cottonwood Creek Valley
Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
| Population | 8,285 |
| Coordinates | 40.6043900, -111.8293800 |
| Altitude | 1409 |
| Country | United States |
End: Little Cottonwood Creek Valley (-111.82938, 40.60439)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.98 | $9.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $5.42 | $10.83 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $5.82 | $11.65 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $6.93 | $13.85 |
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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