Origin
Park City, UT
Morning in Park City on Saturday
Local time
10:41 AM
MDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Park City, UT to Provo, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
45.5 mi
73 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
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
Park City, UT to Provo, UT is 45.5 miles and takes about 1 hour via US 189, US 40, and North University Avenue, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, connecting two points in Utah. It's primarily a highway-focused drive, making it a straightforward and efficient journey. Given its short duration, it's ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing plenty of time for activities at your destination. You'll find this route offers a practical way to travel between these two Utah locales without a significant time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 45.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route features a 77% highway share, meaning you'll spend most of your time on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.9 miles on US 189. Expect a drive profile that leans heavily towards highway travel, offering consistent speeds for much of the journey. While primarily highway, the route incorporates parts of US 40 and North University Avenue, which may introduce slightly different road conditions as you approach your destination. The character is largely about efficient transit rather than winding scenic byways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near 9th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main 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
45.4 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
Center Street
Turn right onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 189 | 17.9 mi | 20m |
| US 40 | 13.5 mi | 15m |
| North University Avenue | 5.4 mi | 10m |
| US Highway 189 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Kearns Boulevard | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Deer Valley Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Park Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 100 North | 0.1 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 Provo, 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
5.4 mi
·
10 min
·
North University Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto 100 North
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
100 North
14
Turn right onto North 100 East
479 ft
·
20 sec
·
North 100 East
15
Turn right onto Center Street
466 ft
·
28 sec
·
Center Street
16
Arrive at destination
Center Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.8 mi from Park City, UT · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.8 miles from Park City, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Provo, UT
The final approach into Provo, 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
$7.21 one way
$14.42 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $7.56 | $15.12 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.12 | $16.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.05 | $20.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.78 | $2.18 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.37 | $2.91 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Provo, UT
Morning in Provo on Saturday
Local time
10:41 AM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
38°F
Midway, UT
23 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
28 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 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 Provo, UT covers 45.5 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 189, US 40, North University Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.8 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 $7.21 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.
This is a straightforward 1h drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Park City, UT to Provo, 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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