Provo to San Jose: Road Trip Guide & Distance

585.6 miles 942.5 km · straight line
809.6 miles actual route 1302.9 km · driving distance
14h 3min estimated drive time
$78 - $96 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
253° WSW bearing direction

How far is Provo from San Jose?

The distance from Provo to San Jose is 585.6 miles (942.5 km) as the crow flies. San Jose is located WSW of Provo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 809.6 miles, taking about 14h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Provo in Utah and San Jose 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. 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 San Jose. 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 Jose

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 3min $78 - $96 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 52min $65–$121* Budget
Train ~18h 16min $97–$283* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Provo & San Jose

Quick Facts

Provo
40.23°N, 111.66°W
America/Denver
1387m elevation
San Jose
37.34°N, 121.89°W
America/Los_Angeles
25m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 195 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM