Joliet to Provo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1231 miles 1981.1 km · straight line
1477.2 miles estimated 2377.3 km · driving distance
29h 43min estimated drive time
$142 - $175 estimated fuel cost
~2h 59min flight time
274° W bearing direction

How far is Joliet from Provo?

The distance from Joliet to Provo is 1231 miles (1981.1 km) as the crow flies. Provo is located W of Joliet. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1477.2 miles, taking about 29h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 59min. Both are located in United States — Joliet in Illinois 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 Joliet 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 Joliet to Provo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 43min $142 - $175 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 40min $118–$222* Budget
Train ~38h 38min $177–$517* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Joliet & Provo

Quick Facts

Joliet
41.53°N, 88.08°W
America/Chicago
165m 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 410 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 103 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients