Iowa City to Provo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1052.7 miles 1694.1 km · straight line
1263.2 miles estimated 2032.9 km · driving distance
25h 25min estimated drive time
$122 - $150 estimated fuel cost
~2h 37min flight time
271° W bearing direction

How far is Iowa City from Provo?

The distance from Iowa City to Provo is 1052.7 miles (1694.1 km) as the crow flies. Provo is located W of Iowa City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1263.2 miles, taking about 25h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 37min. Both are located in United States — Iowa City 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 Iowa City 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 Iowa City to Provo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 25min $122 - $150 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 30min $101–$189* Budget
Train ~33h 3min $152–$442* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Iowa City & Provo

Quick Facts

Iowa City
41.66°N, 91.53°W
America/Chicago
204m 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 351 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 88 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients