Origin
Orem, UT
Late night in Orem on Thursday
Local time
5:31 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orem, UT to Summit Park, UT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
51.8 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orem, UT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Orem, UT to Summit Park, UT covers 51.8 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Canyon Parkway, I 15 North, Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 51.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 2m drive with frequent turns across 51.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Canyon Parkway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Orem, UT to Summit Park, UT is easy. At 1h 2m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Orem, UT to Summit Park, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Canyon Parkway | — | — |
| I 15 North | — | — |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| SR 48 | — | — |
| I 215 | — | — |
| I 215 East | — | — |
| Belt Route | — | — |
| I 80 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Canyon Parkway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orem, UT and Summit Park, UT.
1
Start on State Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
State Street
2
Turn left onto Canyon Parkway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Canyon Parkway
3
Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 15 North: Salt Lake City
4
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
23 mi
·
24 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
5
Take the exit slight right toward SR 48, I 215: 7200 South, Belt Route
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 48, I 215: 7200 South, Belt Route
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 215
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 215
7
Continue on I 215
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 215
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 215 East
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 215 East
9
Merge slight left onto Belt Route
9.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Belt Route
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Park City, Cheyenne
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 East: Park City, Cheyenne
11
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
12
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
13
Take the exit slight right toward Parleys Summit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Parleys Summit
14
Turn right
240 ft
·
10 sec
15
Turn right onto Maple Drive
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Maple Drive
16
Turn left onto Parkview Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Parkview Drive
17
Turn left onto Woodland Drive
427 ft
·
19 sec
·
Woodland Drive
18
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.9 mi from Orem, UT · 31m into the drive
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
Arriving in Summit Park, UT
The final approach into Summit Park, UT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.21 one way
$16.42 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $8.60 | $17.21 |
| premium | $4.53 | $9.24 | $18.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.44 | $22.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 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 | $5.44 | $2.49 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.53 | $2.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.25 | $3.32 |
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
Summit Park, UT
Late night in Summit Park on Thursday
Local time
5:31 AM
MDT
Current temp
38°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
26 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 2m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Orem, UT to Summit Park, UT covers 51.8 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Canyon Parkway, I 15 North, Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.9 miles from Orem, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.21 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Orem, UT to Summit Park, UT is easy. At 1h 2m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Orem, UT to Summit Park, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Orem, UT to Summit Park, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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