Detroit to Provo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1485.6 miles 2390.9 km · straight line
1683.4 miles actual route 2709.2 km · driving distance
29h 29min estimated drive time
$162 - $199 estimated fuel cost
~3h 29min flight time
274° W bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Provo?

The distance from Detroit to Provo is 1485.6 miles (2390.9 km) as the crow flies. Provo is located W of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1683.4 miles, taking about 29h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 29min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan 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 Detroit 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 Detroit to Provo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 29min $162 - $199 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 23min $135–$253* Budget
Train ~38h 20min $202–$589* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Provo

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m elevation
Provo
40.23°N, 111.66°W
America/Denver
1387m elevation
Explore more routes from Provo

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 495 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 124 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM