Origin
Park City, UT
Morning in Park City on Saturday
Local time
8:30 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
55m
Distance
43.1 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 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
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
The drive from Park City, UT to Orem, UT covers 43.1 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 189, US 40, US Highway 189 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.9 miles on US 189. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 43.1 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 (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 55m highway drive covering 43.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 189 and US 40. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.9 miles on US 189.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 189 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 189 and US 40. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near 9th Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.2 miles (9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 4.9 miles (US 40; US 189): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
9th Street
Turn right onto 9th Street
Navigation decision point
6
4.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward US 40 East: Heber City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 40 East: Heber City
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 40; US 189
Merge onto US 40; US 189
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
40.9 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
4800 North
Turn right onto 4800 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
43 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
US 89 / State Street
Turn uturn onto US 89 / State Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 189 | 17.9 mi | 20m |
| US 40 | 13.5 mi | 15m |
| US Highway 189 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Kearns Boulevard | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Center Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| North University Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Deer Valley Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 4800 North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 189
— 17.9 mi, about 20m
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
·
20 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto SR 224
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Deer Valley Drive
5
Turn right onto SR 224
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Park Avenue
6
Turn right onto SR 248
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Kearns Boulevard
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward US 40 East: Heber City
8
Merge onto US 40; US 189
13 mi
·
15 min
·
US 40; US 189
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 189
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 189
10
Continue on US Highway 189
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 189
11
Continue on US 189
17 mi
·
20 min
·
US 189
12
Continue on US 189
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North University Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto 4800 North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
4800 North
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on Center Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Street
15
Turn left onto US 89
0.1 mi
·
47 sec
·
State Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn uturn onto US 89
395 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Street
17
Arrive at destination
US 89
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
22 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 43 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
$6.83 one way
$13.66 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
| premium | $4.53 | $7.69 | $15.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.52 | $19.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 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 | 12.9 | 0 | $4.53 | $2.07 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.03 | $2.76 |
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
Morning in Orem on Saturday
Local time
8:30 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
38°F
Midway, UT
22 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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Park City, UT to Orem, UT covers 43.1 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 189, US 40, US Highway 189. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
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 $6.83 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 4.9 miles (US 40; US 189): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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