Origin
Orem, UT
Afternoon in Orem on Saturday
Local time
1:35 PM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orem, 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
55m
Distance
42.9 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
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
Orem to Park City is 42.9 miles and takes about 55 minutes via Provo Canyon Road, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily takes you through the Mountain West region, transitioning from one Utah city to another. Expect a local feel for most of this trip, making it a convenient option for a quick scenic hop between destinations. It's a straightforward journey that doesn't require an overnight stay, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Provo Canyon Road | 17.4 mi | 19m |
| South Main Street | 13.6 mi | 16m |
| US Highway 189 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Kearns Boulevard | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| East Center Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Park Avenue | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| North University Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 4800 North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Provo Canyon Road
— 17.4 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orem, UT and Park City, UT.
1
Start on US 89
88 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Street
2
Turn right onto East Center Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East Center Street
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on 4800 North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
4800 North
4
Turn left onto US 189
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North University Avenue
5
Continue on US 189
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Provo Canyon Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US Highway 189
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 189
7
Continue on US 189
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 189
8
Turn left onto US 40; US 189
14 mi
·
16 min
·
South Main Street
Use the left lane.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 4
Toward Park City, Kamas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto SR 248
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Kearns Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
At end of road, turn left onto SR 224
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Park Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Park Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.5 miles from Orem, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 41.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Center Street
Turn right onto East Center Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
24.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 40; US 189 / South Main Street
Turn left onto US 40; US 189 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
38.2 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward Park City, Kamas
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 4
Toward Park City, Kamas
6
38.5 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
SR 248 / Kearns Boulevard
Turn left onto SR 248 / Kearns Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
41.7 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
SR 224 / Park Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto SR 224 / Park Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.80 one way
$13.60 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $7.13 | $14.25 |
| premium | $4.53 | $7.65 | $15.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.47 | $18.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 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 | 12.9 | 0 | $4.50 | $2.06 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
1:35 PM
MDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
38°F
Midway, UT
21 mi in
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
27 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
55m 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 route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with only 9% of the journey on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 17.4 miles along Provo Canyon Road. You'll be navigating a mix of local roads, including South Main Street and US Highway 189, which contributes to the less predictable pace. Be prepared for frequent turns and changes in speed as you transition between different segments of the drive.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.4 mi on Provo Canyon Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Center Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 55m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Center Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 miles (US 40; US 189 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 38.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
On the drive from Orem, UT to Park City, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Kamas along the way.
Kamas
38.2 mi in
|
~47m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 42.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.4 miles on Provo Canyon Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (East Center Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 miles (US 40; US 189 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 38.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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