Trip from Park City, UT to West Valley City, UT

Drive Time

46m

Distance

36.6 mi

59 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 43m ★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 45m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown West Valley City, UT, UT

West Valley City, UT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Park City, UT to West Valley City, UT covers 36.6 miles and takes about 46m 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 $5.80 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

18.3 miles from Park City, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 46m drive with frequent turns across 36.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Park City, UT to West Valley City, UT is easy. At 46m 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 West Valley City, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
9th Street Unavailable Refreshing
Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
Deer Valley Drive Unavailable Refreshing
Park Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Dwight D Unavailable Refreshing
I 15 South Unavailable Refreshing
SR 201 West Unavailable Refreshing
2100 South Freeway Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: 9th Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Park City, UT and West Valley City, 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

3.2 mi · 5 min · Park Avenue
6

Continue straight

2.6 mi · 4 min
7

Take the exit slight left

0.4 mi · 52 sec
8

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

21 mi · 22 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
9

Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West Valley

0.5 mi · 59 sec · I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West Valley
10

Keep slight left to continue on I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West Valley

0.2 mi · 22 sec · I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West Valley
11

Keep slight right to continue on SR 201 West: West Valley

0.6 mi · 1 min · SR 201 West: West Valley
12

Continue on 2100 South Freeway

3.8 mi · 4 min · 2100 South Freeway
13

Take the exit slight right toward SR 154: Bangerter Highway

0.2 mi · 31 sec · SR 154: Bangerter Highway
14

Keep slight left

0.1 mi · 17 sec
15

Merge slight right onto Bangerter Highway

2.1 mi · 2 min · Bangerter Highway
16

Turn right onto 3500 South

0.8 mi · 1 min · 3500 South
17

Turn left onto 4400 West

0.2 mi · 33 sec · 4400 West
18

Turn right onto 3650 South

0.3 mi · 55 sec · 3650 South
19

Turn left onto Atlas Way

466 ft · 16 sec · Atlas Way
20

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 18.3 miles from Park City, UT, or about 23m into the drive.

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 36.6 miles or 46m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 18.3 miles or 23m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Valley City, 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 36.6 miles and 46m.

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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.3 mi from Park City, UT · 23m into the drive

Downtown Millcreek, UT, UT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Millcreek, UT

18 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

Taylorsville, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Millcreek, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Park City, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in West Valley City, UT

The final approach into West Valley City, 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 West Valley City, 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

$5.80 one way

$11.60 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.23 $6.10 $12.19
premium $4.53 $6.53 $13.05
diesel $5.64 $8.13 $16.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11 0 $3.84 $1.76
Efficient EV 9.2 0 $3.20 $1.46
EV Truck/SUV 14.6 0 $5.12 $2.34

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Park City, UT

Afternoon in Park City on Sunday

Local time

4:26 PM

MDT

Current temp

32°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Valley City, UT

Afternoon in West Valley City on Sunday

Local time

4:26 PM

MDT

Current temp

46°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

14 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

46m 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 West Valley City, UT covers 36.6 miles and takes about 46m 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 18.3 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 $5.80 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 West Valley City, UT is easy. At 46m 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 West Valley City, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Park City, UT to West Valley City, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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