Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Park City, UT
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Provo, UT
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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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Park City, UT and Provo, UT.
Start on Park Avenue
Turn right onto 9th Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Turn left onto SR 224
Turn right onto SR 224
Turn right onto SR 248
Take the exit
Merge onto US 40; US 189
Continue on US 189
Continue on US Highway 189
Continue on US 189
Continue on US 189
Turn left onto 100 North
Turn right onto North 100 East
Turn right onto Center Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 22.8 miles from Park 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 45.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto 9th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward US 40 East: Heber City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Merge onto US 40; US 189
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$7.21 one way
$14.42 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Park City on Tuesday
Local time
2:50 AM
MDT
Current temp
41°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Provo on Tuesday
Local time
2:50 AM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Cloudy
32°F
Midway, UT
23 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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.
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.
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.
Founded 1849
Provo, a city in the Wasatch Range region of the state of Utah in the United States of America, is known as a base for exploring the surrounding countryside and national parks. Approximately 90% of the residents are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS or Mormon), compared to about 65% of the state as a whole. It is also the location of Brigham Young University, an LDS-owned university; the public Utah Valley University is located in the adjacent city of Orem. Provo has a population of about 115,000 people, but the Provo-Orem metropolitan area that encompasses Utah Valley is home to over half a million people. Other cities in the valley are very accessible, especially Orem, which sits side-by-side with Provo. Because of Orem's proximity, visitors to Provo should also look at things to do in Orem, as well as places to eat and sleep, depending on their needs.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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