How far is Salem, UT from Provo, UT?
The driving distance from Salem, UT to Provo, UT is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
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Halfway Point
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A city in Utah County, Utah.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Provo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Provo.
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Start on West 100 South
7 m · 7 sec · West 100 South
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1444 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right
4.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the ramp straight toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
1925 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 189 North: University Ave
1493 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on South University Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · South University Avenue
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Turn right onto 100 North
147 m · 19 sec · 100 North
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Turn right onto North 100 East
146 m · 21 sec · North 100 East
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Turn right onto Center Street
142 m · 29 sec · Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Provo.
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.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
5.49 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Salem and Showers And Thunderstorms near Provo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Provo?
The road trip is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Spanish Fork is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Salem and 6.4 miles from Provo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.79 one way or $3.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Salem and Showers And Thunderstorms near Provo.
Stop Ideas Near Spanish Fork
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 Spanish Fork.
Provo
Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub
Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Provo. Straight-line distance: 12.52 mi (20.15 km).
#1 Salem
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 8,866 |
| Coordinates | 40.0530100, -111.6735400 |
| Altitude | 1405 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Provo
The second most populous city in Utah.
| Population | 116,295 |
| Coordinates | 40.2338400, -111.6585300 |
| Altitude | 1387 |
| Country | United States |
End: North University Avenue (-111.658594, 40.23384)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $1.95 | $3.89 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
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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