Provo to Tacoma: Road Trip Guide & Distance

723.4 miles 1164.2 km · straight line
868.1 miles estimated 1397 km · driving distance
17h 28min estimated drive time
$84 - $103 estimated fuel cost
~1h 57min flight time
316° NW bearing direction

How far is Provo from Tacoma?

The distance from Provo to Tacoma is 723.4 miles (1164.2 km) as the crow flies. Tacoma is located NW of Provo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 868.1 miles, taking about 17h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Provo in Utah and Tacoma in Washington.

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 Tacoma. 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 Tacoma

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 28min $84 - $103 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 58min $69–$130* Budget
Train ~22h 42min $104–$304* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Provo & Tacoma

Quick Facts

Provo
40.23°N, 111.66°W
America/Denver
1387m elevation
Tacoma
47.25°N, 122.44°W
America/Los_Angeles
74m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 241 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients