Ames to Provo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

945.1 miles 1521 km · straight line
1134.1 miles estimated 1825.2 km · driving distance
22h 49min estimated drive time
$109 - $134 estimated fuel cost
~2h 24min flight time
268° W bearing direction

How far is Ames from Provo?

The distance from Ames to Provo is 945.1 miles (1521 km) as the crow flies. Provo is located W of Ames. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1134.1 miles, taking about 22h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 24min. Both are located in United States — Ames in Iowa and Provo in Utah.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ames and Provo. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Ames to Provo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 49min $109 - $134 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 23min $91–$170* Budget
Train ~29h 40min $136–$397* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ames & Provo

Quick Facts

Ames
42.03°N, 93.62°W
America/Chicago
287m elevation
Provo
40.23°N, 111.66°W
America/Denver
1387m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 315 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients