Origin
Park City, UT
Late night in Park City on Saturday
Local time
4:09 AM
MDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Park City, UT to Orem, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
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 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 51m
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
The drive from Park City, UT to Orem, UT covers 42.9 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 9th Street, Main Street, Deer Valley Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 42.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m 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 54m drive with frequent turns across 42.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
9th Street 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Park City, UT to Orem, UT is easy. At 54m 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 Park City, UT to Orem, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Deer Valley Drive | — | — |
| Park Avenue | — | — |
| Kearns Boulevard | — | — |
| US 40 East | — | — |
| North University Avenue | — | — |
| 4800 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
9th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park City, UT and Orem, UT.
1
Start on Park Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Park Avenue
2
Turn right onto 9th Street
200 ft
·
11 sec
·
9th Street
3
Turn left onto Main Street
351 ft
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto Deer Valley Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Deer Valley Drive
5
Turn right onto Park Avenue
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Park Avenue
6
Turn right onto Kearns Boulevard
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Kearns Boulevard
7
Take the exit right toward US 40 East: Heber City
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
US 40 East: Heber City
8
Merge slight right
13 mi
·
15 min
9
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
10
Continue straight
3.6 mi
·
4 min
11
Continue straight
17 mi
·
20 min
12
Continue on North University Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North University Avenue
13
Turn right onto 4800 North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
4800 North
14
Continue on Center Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Street
15
Turn left onto State Street
0.1 mi
·
48 sec
·
State Street
16
Turn uturn onto State Street
394 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Street
17
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.5 mi from Park City, UT · 27m into the drive
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 Park City, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Orem, UT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Orem, UT if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.58 one way
$13.15 round trip
$3.89/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $7.15 | $14.29 |
| premium | $4.55 | $7.68 | $15.37 |
| diesel | $5.41 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way.
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
Orem, UT
Late night in Orem on Saturday
Local time
4:09 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
54m 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 Park City, UT to Orem, UT covers 42.9 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 9th Street, Main Street, Deer Valley Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.5 miles from Park City, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.58 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 Park City, UT to Orem, UT is easy. At 54m 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 Park City, UT to Orem, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Park City, UT to Orem, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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