Provo to Saint Joseph: Road Trip Guide & Distance

889.1 miles 1430.8 km · straight line
1066.9 miles estimated 1717 km · driving distance
21h 28min estimated drive time
$103 - $126 estimated fuel cost
~2h 17min flight time
87° E bearing direction

How far is Provo from Saint Joseph?

The distance from Provo to Saint Joseph is 889.1 miles (1430.8 km) as the crow flies. Saint Joseph is located E of Provo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1066.9 miles, taking about 21h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 17min. Both are located in United States — Provo in Utah and Saint Joseph in Missouri.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Provo and Saint Joseph. 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 Provo to Saint Joseph

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 28min $103 - $126 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 46min $85–$160* Budget
Train ~27h 54min $128–$373* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Provo & Saint Joseph

Quick Facts

Provo
40.23°N, 111.66°W
America/Denver
1387m elevation
Saint Joseph
39.77°N, 94.85°W
America/Chicago
270m elevation
Explore more routes from Saint Joseph

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 296 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 74 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients