Origin
Provo, UT
Morning in Provo on Saturday
Local time
8:34 AM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Provo, UT to Park City, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
45.3 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
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
The drive from Provo, UT to Park City, UT covers 45.3 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Provo Canyon Road, South Main Street, North University Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.4 miles on Provo Canyon Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 45.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 59m drive with frequent turns across 45.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Provo Canyon Road is the longest continuous segment at about 17.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 189 / North University Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 59m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 189 / North University Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.9 miles (US 40; US 189 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 189 / North University Avenue
Turn right onto US 189 / North University Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
26.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
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US 40; US 189 / South Main Street
Turn left onto US 40; US 189 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
40.6 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward Park City, Kamas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4
Toward Park City, Kamas
6
40.9 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
SR 248 / Kearns Boulevard
Turn left onto SR 248 / Kearns Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
44.1 mi into trip
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~56m in
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SR 224 / Park Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto SR 224 / Park Avenue
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Provo, UT to Park City, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Kamas along the way.
Kamas
40.6 mi in
|
~51m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Provo Canyon Road | 17.4 mi | 19m |
| South Main Street | 13.6 mi | 16m |
| North University Avenue | 5.5 mi | 10m |
| US Highway 189 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Kearns Boulevard | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Park Avenue | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| US 189 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Provo Canyon Road
— 17.4 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Provo, UT and Park City, UT.
1
Start on Center Street
21 ft
·
3 sec
·
Center Street
2
Turn right onto US 189
5.5 mi
·
10 min
·
North University Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on US 189
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Provo Canyon Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US Highway 189
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 189
5
Continue on US 189
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 189
6
Turn left onto US 40; US 189
14 mi
·
16 min
·
South Main Street
Use the left lane.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 4
Toward Park City, Kamas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto SR 248
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Kearns Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
At end of road, turn left onto SR 224
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Park Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
Park Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.7 mi from Provo, UT · 30m 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 22.7 miles from Provo, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Park City, UT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Park City, 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
$7.18 one way
$14.36 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $7.52 | $15.05 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 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 | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.17 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
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
Park City, UT
Morning in Park City on Saturday
Local time
8:34 AM
MDT
Current temp
37°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
59m 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 Provo, UT to Park City, UT covers 45.3 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Provo Canyon Road, South Main Street, North University Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.7 miles from Provo, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.18 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 59m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 189 / North University Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.9 miles (US 40; US 189 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Provo, UT to Park City, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Kamas along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Timpanogos Cave National Monument.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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