How far is Salt Lake City, UT from Provo, UT?
The driving distance from Salt Lake City, UT to Provo, UT is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Salt Lake and Utah counties in Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salt Lake City and Provo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salt Lake City and Provo.
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Start on Main Street
720 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 300 South
748 ft · 38 sec · 300 South
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Turn right onto State Street
1558 ft · 52 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto 500 South
1552 ft · 50 sec · 500 South
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Turn left onto West Temple
1 km · 2 min · West Temple
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Keep slight right to continue on I 15 South, I 80 East: Las Vegas, Cheyenne
41.4 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 114: Provo, Center Street
1240 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on West Center Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Center Street
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Turn left onto North 500 West
158 m · 15 sec · North 500 West
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Turn right onto 100 North
2959 ft · 2 min · 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 Salt Lake City and Provo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 15 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 15 South, I 80 East: Las Vegas, Cheyenne
41.4 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Salt Lake City and Mostly Sunny then Chance 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 Salt Lake City to Provo?
The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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 22.6 miles from Salt Lake City and 23.1 miles from Provo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 $6.27 one way or $12.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Salt Lake City and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Provo.
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.
Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub
Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub
Provo
Ogden, Utah
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salt Lake City and Provo. Straight-line distance: 38.4 mi (61.8 km).
#1 Salt Lake City
The capital of Utah.
| Population | 200,567 |
| Coordinates | 40.7607800, -111.8910500 |
| Altitude | 1299 |
| 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: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.27 | $12.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $6.81 | $13.62 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $7.32 | $14.65 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $8.71 | $17.43 |
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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