How far is Woods Cross, UT from Provo, UT?

The driving distance from Woods Cross, UT to Provo, UT is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
52.4 mi
00h 53m
Flight
45.74 mi
73.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.74 mi
Kilometers
73.61 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.4 mi
Kilometers
84.33 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Provo
Thu, Apr 16, 2:39 AM MDT
Return by in Woods Cross
Thu, Apr 16, 3:32 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woods Cross
2026-04-16T01:46
Arrive Provo
Thu, Apr 16, 2:39 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woods Cross
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
Draper
UT

The most populous city in Utah County, Utah.

From Woods Cross
26.3 mi
00h 26m
To Provo
26 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woods Cross and Provo.

  1. 1

    Start on 1875 South

    1 m · 2 sec · 1875 South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 500 West

    55 m · 31 sec · 500 West

  3. 3

    Continue on 500 West

    2125 ft · 45 sec · 500 West

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    2004 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 2600 South

    980 ft · 26 sec · 2600 South

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City

    2101 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    39.3 mi · 42 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 114: Provo, Center Street

    1240 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on West Center Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Center Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North 500 West

    158 m · 15 sec · North 500 West

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 100 North

    2959 ft · 2 min · 100 North

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North 100 East

    146 m · 21 sec · North 100 East

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Center Street

    142 m · 29 sec · Center Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woods Cross 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
49.1 mi · 94%
West Center Street
1.11 mi · 2%
100 North
0.56 mi · 1%
500 West
0.44 mi · 1%
I 15 South
0.4 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

39.3 mi · 00h 42m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
45.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Draper
00h 26m from Woods Cross
Leave By
4:44 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers leaving Woods Cross and Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance T-storms near Provo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woods Cross to Provo?

The road trip is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Draper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Woods Cross and 26 miles from Provo.

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

The direct path is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.20 one way or $14.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers around Woods Cross and Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance T-storms near Provo.

Stop Ideas Near Draper

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

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

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

27 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

27 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

37 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

78 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woods Cross and Provo. Straight-line distance: 45.74 mi (73.61 km).

Woods Cross

#1 Woods Cross

City in Davis County, Utah, United States

Population11,668
Coordinates40.8716100, -111.8921600
Altitude1334
CountryUnited States
Provo

#2 Provo

The second most populous city in Utah.

Population116,295
Coordinates40.2338400, -111.6585300
Altitude1387
CountryUnited States
Start: West 1875 South (-111.892157, 40.871588)
End: North University Avenue (-111.658594, 40.23384)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
7 L · about $7.20
Round trip
$14.40
3.7 gal · 14 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.20 $14.40
Mid-grade $4.23 $7.83 $15.65
Premium $4.55 $8.42 $16.83
Diesel $5.41 $10.01 $20.02

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Woods Cross and Provo. The current time is 01:46:48.

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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.