Columbus, Ohio to Provo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1508.2 miles 2427.2 km · straight line
1712.7 miles actual route 2756.4 km · driving distance
30h 27min estimated drive time
$165 - $203 estimated fuel cost
~3h 32min flight time
280° W bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Provo?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Provo is 1508.2 miles (2427.2 km) as the crow flies. Provo is located W of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1712.7 miles, taking about 30h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 32min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio and Provo. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Columbus, Ohio to Provo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 27min $165 - $203 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 32min $137–$257* Budget
Train ~39h 35min $206–$599* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Provo

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 503 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 126 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM