Houston to Provo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1168.7 miles 1880.9 km · straight line
1405.2 miles actual route 2261.4 km · driving distance
26h 33min estimated drive time
$135 - $166 estimated fuel cost
~2h 51min flight time
313° NW bearing direction

How far is Houston from Provo?

The distance from Houston to Provo is 1168.7 miles (1880.9 km) as the crow flies. Provo is located NW of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1405.2 miles, taking about 26h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 51min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas 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 Houston 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 Houston to Provo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 33min $135 - $166 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 52min $112–$211* Budget
Train ~34h 31min $169–$492* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Provo

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m 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 390 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 97 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM