Origin
Lehi, UT
Afternoon in Lehi on Saturday
Local time
2:19 PM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lehi, UT to Park City, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
51.5 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
Lehi, UT to Park City, UT is 51.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 6 minutes via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, connecting two points in Utah. Expect a drive that involves a fair amount of turning, characteristic of local travel rather than a straightforward interstate journey. With only one recommended day, this is a manageable excursion perfect for a quick getaway or a scenic drive without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 14.8 mi | 16m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 12.1 mi | 12m |
| Belt Route | 9.7 mi | 10m |
| SR 224 | 6.7 mi | 12m |
| West State Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 500 West | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West 300 North | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Digital Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 14.8 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lehi, UT and Park City, UT.
1
Start on 100 West
101 ft
·
8 sec
·
100 West
2
Turn right onto West 300 North
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 300 North
3
At end of road, turn right onto 500 West
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
500 West
4
Turn left onto US 89
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West State Street
5
Turn right onto US 89; SR 194
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
North 1200 West
6
Turn left onto US 89
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Digital Drive
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 15 North, US 89 North: Salt Lake City
8
Merge onto I 15; US 89
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
2.6 mi
·
2 min
Exit 294A-C
Toward SR 48, I 215: 7200 South, Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 215
11
Continue on this road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Exit 298
Toward I 215
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 294B
Toward I 215 East
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 215
9.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 2
Toward I 80 East: Park City, Cheyenne
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
this road
16
Merge onto I 80
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 145
Toward SR 224 South: Kimball Junction, Park City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
253 ft
·
9 sec
Toward SR 224 South: Kimball Junction, Park City, Canyons, Deer Valley
19
Turn right onto SR 224
6.7 mi
·
12 min
·
SR 224
Use the straight lane.
20
Arrive at destination
Park Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.8 miles from Lehi, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 44.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 89 / Digital Drive
Turn left onto US 89 / Digital Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
14.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward SR 48, I 215: 7200 South, Belt Route
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 294A-C
Toward SR 48, I 215: 7200 South, Belt Route
8
18.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 215 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 294B
Toward I 215 East
8
28.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East: Park City, Cheyenne
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2
Toward I 80 East: Park City, Cheyenne
8
44.2 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward SR 224 South: Kimball Junction, Park City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 145
Toward SR 224 South: Kimball Junction, Park Cit...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.16 one way
$16.32 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $8.55 | $17.11 |
| premium | $4.53 | $9.19 | $18.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.37 | $22.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.41 | $2.47 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.51 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.21 | $3.30 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Park City, UT
Afternoon in Park City on Saturday
Local time
2:19 PM
MDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
28 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 6m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive, not a monotonous interstate grind. Only 13% of the route is on major highways, meaning you'll be navigating local roads for the majority of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.8 miles along the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Prepare for a dynamic driving experience with frequent changes in direction as you make your way from point A to point B, offering a more intimate connection with the landscape.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.8 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near US 89 / Digital Drive.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.5 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (US 89 / Digital Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lehi, UT and Park City, UT, road signs point toward Salt Lake City, Belt Route, Cheyenne, Canyons and Deer Valley.
Salt Lake City
2.8 mi in
|
~5m
|
via I 15; US 89
Belt Route
14.9 mi in
|
~18m
Cheyenne
28.6 mi in
|
~34m
Canyons
44.8 mi in
|
~53m
Deer Valley
44.8 mi in
|
~53m
About the Cities
Starting in Lehi, UT
Full guide →Lehi is a city in the Wasatch Range in Utah, United States. Lehi is a city of 50,000 that is known for Lehi Roller Mills and Thanksgiving Point.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 51.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.8 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Park City, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (US 89 / Digital Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Park City, UT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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