Day trip from Salt Lake City to Provo
Provo lies 62 km (38 mi) south of Salt Lake City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 62 km (38 mi) apart, Provo is a realistic day trip from Salt Lake City: about 1 h each way by road.
| Salt Lake City | Provo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 215,548 | 115,162 |
| Elevation | 1,311 m (4,301 ft) | 1,394 m (4,573 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Denver) | UTC-6 (America/Denver) |
| Postal codes | 84101–84199 | 84601–84606 |
What to see in Provo
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University Museum of Art | 334,774 | — |
The busiest is Brigham Young University Museum of Art at 334,774 visitors. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Provo
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Staying in Provo
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Common questions
How far is Provo from Salt Lake City?
62 km (38 mi) in a straight line, south of Salt Lake City; by road roughly 75 km (47 mi).
How long does it take to get from Salt Lake City to Provo by road?
About 1 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Salt Lake City and Provo?
No, both are on America/Denver at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.