Marshalltown to Provo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

981.6 miles 1579.8 km · straight line
1178 miles estimated 1895.8 km · driving distance
23h 42min estimated drive time
$113 - $140 estimated fuel cost
~2h 28min flight time
269° W bearing direction

How far is Marshalltown from Provo?

The distance from Marshalltown to Provo is 981.6 miles (1579.8 km) as the crow flies. Provo is located W of Marshalltown. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1178 miles, taking about 23h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 28min. Both are located in United States — Marshalltown 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 Marshalltown 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 Marshalltown to Provo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 42min $113 - $140 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 26min $94–$177* Budget
Train ~30h 49min $141–$412* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Marshalltown & Provo

Quick Facts

Marshalltown
42.05°N, 92.91°W
America/Chicago
287m 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 327 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients