Provo to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

601.8 miles 968.5 km · straight line
779.1 miles actual route 1253.8 km · driving distance
13h 29min estimated drive time
$75 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
257° WSW bearing direction

How far is Provo from San Francisco?

The distance from Provo to San Francisco is 601.8 miles (968.5 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located WSW of Provo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 779.1 miles, taking about 13h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Provo in Utah and San Francisco in California.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Provo and San Francisco. 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 Provo to San Francisco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 29min $75 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 11min $62–$117* Budget
Train ~17h 32min $93–$273* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Provo & San Francisco

Quick Facts

Provo
40.23°N, 111.66°W
America/Denver
1387m elevation
San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 201 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM