Origin
West Valley City, UT
Afternoon in West Valley City on Saturday
Local time
2:59 PM
MDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Valley City, UT to Park City, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
36.5 mi
59 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
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 West Valley City, UT to Park City, UT covers 36.5 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, SR 224, 2100 South Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.9 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 20.9 mi | 22m |
| SR 224 | 6.7 mi | 12m |
| 2100 South Freeway | 4 mi | 4m |
| Bangerter Highway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| 3500 South | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 3650 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 4400 West | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Atlas Way | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 20.9 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Valley City, UT and Park City, UT.
1
Start on Atlas Way
464 ft
·
20 sec
·
Atlas Way
2
Turn right onto 3650 South
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
3650 South
3
At end of road, turn left onto 4400 West
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
4400 West
4
Turn right onto SR 171
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
3500 South
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto SR 154
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Bangerter Highway
Use the left lane.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward SR 201 East: Salt Lake City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto SR 201
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
2100 South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 East: Cheyenne
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto I 80
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 145
Toward SR 224 South: Kimball Junction, Park City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
253 ft
·
9 sec
Toward SR 224 South: Kimball Junction, Park City, Canyons, Deer Valley
12
Turn right onto SR 224
6.7 mi
·
12 min
·
SR 224
Use the straight lane.
13
Arrive at destination
Park Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from West Valley City, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 29.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 171 / 3500 South
Turn right onto SR 171 / 3500 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward SR 201 East: Salt Lake City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 201 East: Salt Lake City
7
7.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: Cheyenne
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 80 East: Cheyenne
8
29.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward SR 224 South: Kimball Junction, Park City
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 145
Toward SR 224 South: Kimball Junction, Park Cit...
6
29.8 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 224 South: Kimball Junction, Park City, Canyons, Deer Valley
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 224 South: Kimball Junction, Park Cit...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.78 one way
$11.57 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $6.06 | $12.13 |
| premium | $4.53 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.83 | $1.75 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.11 | $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.
Destination
Park City, UT
Afternoon in Park City on Saturday
Local time
2:59 PM
MDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
49m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
36.5 mi in 49m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.9 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 0.6 miles in near SR 171 / 3500 South.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 36.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (SR 171 / 3500 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between West Valley City, UT and Park City, UT, road signs point toward Canyons and Deer Valley.
Canyons
29.8 mi in
|
~36m
Deer Valley
29.8 mi in
|
~36m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 36.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.9 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Park City, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (SR 171 / 3500 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Park City, UT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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