Origin
Park City, UT
Afternoon in Park City on Sunday
Local time
1:45 PM
MDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Park City, UT to Ogden, UT
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
67.8 mi
109 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Ogden, UT
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Park City and Ogden covers a distance of 67.8 miles, making it a manageable journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Because this trip falls well within the Mountain West region, it is easily completed as a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $11 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating this route involves a mix of local roads like Park Avenue and major thoroughfares including the Veterans Memorial Highway and the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Since there are no formal stops scheduled, you have the flexibility to head straight to your destination or plan your own breaks along the way.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
33.9 miles from Park City, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. The route is not a monotonous highway grind, as only about 4% of the trip consists of interstate driving. You will spend the most significant portion of your time on the Veterans Memorial Highway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 36.6 miles. As you transition between the various road types, the character of the drive shifts from local town navigation to more sustained stretches of highway. Be prepared for a dynamic experience that keeps you engaged rather than cruising on autopilot.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 36.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 1 miles in near SR 224 / Park Avenue.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 67.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (SR 224 / Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.8 miles (I 15; I 80 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.7 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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SR 224 / Park Avenue
Turn right onto SR 224 / Park Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
28.8 mi into trip
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~36m in
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I 15; I 80 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15; I 80 / Veterans Memorial Highway toward Salt Lake City
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Salt Lake City
6
47.7 mi into trip
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~56m in
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I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
65.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward SR 79: 31st Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 341
Toward SR 79: 31st Street
6
66.5 mi into trip
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~1h 17m in
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SR 204 / Wall Avenue
Turn left onto SR 204 / Wall Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Park City, UT to Ogden, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Salt Lake City along the way.
Salt Lake City
28.8 mi in
|
~36m
|
via I 15; I 80
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 36.6 mi | 39m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 21.6 mi | 23m |
| Park Avenue | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| SR 224 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Wall Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Deer Valley Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 31st Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 24th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 36.6 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park City, UT and Ogden, 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
·
20 sec
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Main Street
4
Turn left onto SR 224
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Deer Valley Drive
5
Turn right onto SR 224
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Park Avenue
Use the none lane.
6
Continue on SR 224
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 224
Use the none lane.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 80
22 mi
·
23 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 15; I 80
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake City
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
18 mi
·
18 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 341
Toward SR 79: 31st Street
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto SR 79
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
31st Street
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto SR 204
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Wall Avenue
Use the none lane.
14
Turn right onto 24th Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
24th Street
15
Arrive at destination
SR 53
Trip Plan
Given the short 1-hour and 20-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your personal schedule. While the route is straightforward, the turn-heavy nature of the local sections means you should keep your navigation tools ready to ensure you don't miss any transitions. Since you aren't constrained by mandatory stops, use the extra time to plan your own pace and rest breaks. A helpful tip for this specific journey is to double-check your route before leaving Park City, as the mix of local roads and highways requires quick adjustments. Staying alert throughout the 67.8-mile trip will ensure a smooth arrival in Ogden.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33.9 miles from Park City, UT, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 67.8 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.9 miles or 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ogden, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Park City, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Park City, UT
This is one driving day of about 67.8 miles and 1h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Park City, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 36.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.9 mi from Park City, UT · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 67.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.9 miles from Park City, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ogden, UT
The final approach into Ogden, UT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Ogden, UT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.74 one way
$21.49 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $11.29 | $22.59 |
| premium | $4.53 | $12.09 | $24.18 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.06 | $30.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.12 | $3.25 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.93 | $2.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.49 | $4.34 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Ogden, UT
Afternoon in Ogden on Sunday
Local time
1:45 PM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
12 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
1h 20m 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 Ogden, UT covers 67.8 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Park Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.9 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 $10.74 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 67.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (SR 224 / Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.8 miles (I 15; I 80 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.7 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Park City, UT to Ogden, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Salt Lake City along the way.
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