How far is Wellington, UT from Provo, UT?

The driving distance from Wellington, UT to Provo, UT is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
81.18 mi
01h 24m
Flight
68.39 mi
110.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.39 mi
Kilometers
110.06 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.18 mi
Kilometers
130.65 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Provo
Wed, Apr 22, 8:44 PM MDT
Return by in Wellington
Wed, Apr 22, 10:08 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wellington
2026-04-22T19:20
Arrive Provo
Wed, Apr 22, 8:44 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:42 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wellington
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Scofield
UT

Town in Carbon County, Utah, United States

From Wellington
40.7 mi
00h 42m
To Provo
40.5 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 25 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wellington and Provo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wellington and Provo.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1810 ft · 44 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Highway Drive

    2645 ft · 50 sec · West Highway Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    35 mi · 43 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on State Street

    1.1 km · 58 sec · State Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    33.2 mi · 40 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on East US-6

    3.6 mi · 5 min · East US-6

  7. 7

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    1158 ft · 18 sec · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

    1633 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 189 North: University Ave

    1493 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on South University Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South University Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 100 North

    147 m · 19 sec · 100 North

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North 100 East

    146 m · 21 sec · North 100 East

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Center Street

    142 m · 29 sec · Center Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
68.4 mi · 84%
Veterans Memorial Highway
5.22 mi · 6%
East US-6
3.58 mi · 4%
South University Avenue
1.85 mi · 2%
State Street
0.71 mi · 1%
West Highway Drive
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

35 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
68.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scofield
00h 42m from Wellington
Leave By
3:42 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wellington 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 Wellington to Provo?

The road trip is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Scofield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.7 miles from Wellington and 40.5 miles from Provo.

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

The direct path is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.13 one way or $22.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wellington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Provo.

Stop Ideas Near Scofield

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

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

RAIL

Helper

27 mi away
1 Depot Street
RAIL

Provo

70 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Green River

118 mi away
250 South Broadway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wellington and Provo. Straight-line distance: 68.39 mi (110.06 km).

Wellington

#1 Wellington

City in Carbon County, Utah, United States

Population1,646
Coordinates39.5424700, -110.7354300
Altitude1650
CountryUnited States
Provo

#2 Provo

The second most populous city in Utah.

Population116,295
Coordinates40.2338400, -111.6585300
Altitude1387
CountryUnited States
Start: US 6 (-110.735429, 39.542418)
End: North University Avenue (-111.658594, 40.23384)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.84 L · about $11.13
Round trip
$22.27
5.72 gal · 21.68 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.13 $22.27
Mid-grade $4.23 $12.10 $24.20
Premium $4.55 $13.01 $26.02
Diesel $5.41 $15.48 $30.96

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 Wellington and Provo. The current time is 19:20:30.

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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.