How far is Provo, UT from South Salt Lake, UT?
The driving distance from Provo, UT to South Salt Lake, UT is about 41.6 miles (67 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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 48m.
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.
City in Salt Lake and Utah counties in Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Sunny
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Provo and South Salt Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Provo and South Salt Lake.
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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
38.4 mi · 41 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Cheyenne
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
113 m · 5 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 89: State Street
1989 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto State Street
95 m · 16 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto 2400 South
63 m · 11 sec · 2400 South
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Turn right
80 m · 21 sec
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Turn right onto State Street
19 m · 2 sec · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Provo and South Salt Lake.
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
38.4 mi · 00h 41m
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 Patchy Frost then Sunny near South Salt Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Provo to South Salt Lake?
The road trip is about 41.6 miles (67 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Bluffdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Provo and 20.8 miles from South Salt Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Provo and Patchy Frost then Sunny near South Salt Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Bluffdale
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 Bluffdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Provo and South Salt Lake. Straight-line distance: 35.62 mi (57.32 km).
#1 Provo
The second most populous city in Utah.
| Population | 116,295 |
| Coordinates | 40.2338400, -111.6585300 |
| Altitude | 1387 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Salt Lake
City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
| Population | 25,248 |
| Coordinates | 40.7188400, -111.8882700 |
| Altitude | 1297 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Salt Lake (-111.88827, 40.71884)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.72 | $11.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $6.69 | $13.37 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $7.96 | $15.91 |
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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