How far is Santa Clara, UT from Provo, UT?
The driving distance from Santa Clara, UT to Provo, UT is about 263.5 miles (424 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 239.7 miles (385.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Millard County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Clara and Provo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Clara and Provo.
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Start on Santa Clara Drive
1.1 mi · 3 min · Santa Clara Drive
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Continue on West Sunset Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · West Sunset Boulevard
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Continue on Bluff Street
1 mi · 2 min · Bluff Street
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Turn left onto Saint George Boulevard
2 mi · 5 min · Saint George Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
1795 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
254.4 mi · 4 hr 7 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 Santa Clara 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.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
254 mi · 04h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Santa Clara and Mostly Sunny near Provo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Clara to Provo?
The road trip is about 263.5 miles (424 km) and usually takes 03h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kanosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.8 miles from Santa Clara and 131.7 miles from Provo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 239.7 miles (385.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.20 one way or $72.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Santa Clara and Mostly Sunny near Provo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Clara and Provo. Straight-line distance: 239.74 mi (385.83 km).
#1 Santa Clara
City in Washingon County, Utah, United States
| Population | 8,632 |
| Coordinates | 37.1330400, -113.6541300 |
| Altitude | 842 |
| 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: 424 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
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 | $36.20 | $72.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $39.35 | $78.70 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $42.31 | $84.61 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $50.33 | $100.66 |
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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