How far is Provo, UT from Spanish Fork, UT?

The driving distance from Provo, UT to Spanish Fork, UT is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.9 mi
00h 12m
Flight
8.21 mi
13.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.21 mi
Kilometers
13.22 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.9 mi
Kilometers
14.33 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spanish Fork
Thu, Apr 23, 2:22 AM MDT
Return by in Provo
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Provo
2026-04-23T02:09
Arrive Spanish Fork
Thu, Apr 23, 2:22 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:04 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Provo
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Springville
UT

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

From Provo
4.5 mi
00h 06m
To Spanish Fork
4.5 mi
00h 06m

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
59°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

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 Spanish Fork.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Provo and Spanish Fork.

  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 right to continue on SR 156: Spanish Fork

    2538 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 156: Spanish Fork, Salem, Main Street

    72 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 400 North

    15 m · 1 sec · 400 North

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 400 North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
123.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
4.58 mi · 51%
North University Avenue
1.74 mi · 20%
I 15 South
0.9 mi · 10%
North Main Street
0.74 mi · 8%
SR 156
0.53 mi · 6%
US 6 East
0.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

4.58 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.7 mi
8.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springville
00h 06m from Provo
Leave By
8:04 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Provo and Chance Rain Showers near Spanish Fork.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Provo to Spanish Fork?

The road trip is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km) and usually takes 00h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Springville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Provo and 4.5 miles from Spanish Fork.

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

The direct path is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.21 one way or $2.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 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 Chance Rain Showers near Spanish Fork.

Stop Ideas Near Springville

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

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

RAIL

Provo

8 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

71 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

71 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Helper

84 mi away
1 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Provo and Spanish Fork. Straight-line distance: 8.21 mi (13.22 km).

Provo

#1 Provo

The second most populous city in Utah.

Population116,295
Coordinates40.2338400, -111.6585300
Altitude1387
CountryUnited States
Spanish Fork

#2 Spanish Fork

A city in Utah County, Utah.

Population41,268
Coordinates40.1149600, -111.6549200
Altitude1395
CountryUnited States
Start: North University Avenue (-111.658594, 40.23384)
End: West 400 North Street (-111.65492, 40.115017)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.19 L · about $1.21
Round trip
$2.41
0.62 gal · 2.38 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.21 $2.41
Mid-grade $4.23 $1.31 $2.62
Premium $4.55 $1.41 $2.82
Diesel $5.41 $1.68 $3.36

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 Spanish Fork. The current time is 02:09:54.

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.