Temple Square lights and Wasatch powder
This is leg 1 of 1, the opening leg.
Travel leg · Salt Lake City & Park City
Salt Lake City to Park City
Salt Lake City and Park City sit about 35 km (22 mi) apart in a straight line, with Park City to the east. It is leg 1 of 1 on our Salt Lake City & Park City itinerary, a 5-day trip. Here is how long it takes by car, what to see on the way and where it fits in a real itinerary.
- Straight-line distance
- 35 km · 22 mi
- Est. road distance
- 42–49 km
- Est. drive time
- 30–60 min
- Direction
- Heading east
- Curated routes
- 1 itinerary
Road distance is estimated as 1.2–1.4× the straight line; drive time assumes average speeds of 50–80 km/h with no stops or traffic. These are rough estimates — check a maps app for the actual route.
Ways to get there
We don't have live routing data, so the figures below are labelled estimates built from the straight-line distance. Use them to plan the day, then confirm in a maps app.
By car
Most travelers on our Salt Lake City & Park City itinerary do this leg by car. We estimate 42–49 km (26–31 mi) of road and 30–60 min behind the wheel, so check live traffic before you set off.
By train
Our Salt Lake City & Park City guide also mentions trains for parts of the trip. Whether a direct train links Salt Lake City and Park City depends on the line — check timetables.
Fly into Salt Lake City International (SLC). TRAX light rail runs from the airport to downtown Salt Lake City. Park City is about 35 minutes east on I-80 through Parleys Canyon; Utah's traction law can require snow tires or chains in storms. In Park City, free city buses link Old Town, Park City Mountain and Deer Valley, so a car is optional once you arrive.
Worth stopping for
Picks from our curated guides at both ends, plus 1 place near the straight-line path.
When you arrive in Park City
Three nights to ski two resorts and walk the old mining town.
Main Street
Park City's steep historic main street of 1890s mining-era buildings, now shops, galleries and bars lit up for winter.
Park City Mountain
One of the largest ski resorts in the US, reached from Old Town by the Town Lift and linked to Canyons Village by gondola.
High West Saloon
Ski-in whiskey saloon and restaurant in a restored livery stable and garage at the foot of the Quittin' Time run.
Stein Eriksen Lodge
Ski-in, ski-out lodge high on Deer Valley's Silver Lake, named for the Norwegian Olympic champion who led skiing at Deer Valley.
Deer Valley
Skiers-only resort known for its corduroy groomers, limited lift tickets and lodge dining.
Utah Olympic Park
The 2002 Winter Olympics sliding and ski-jumping venue, with public bobsled rides and a free museum.
Near the way
These places from our other itineraries sit within about 5.3 km of the straight line between Salt Lake City and Park City. The road may not pass them directly, so check how far off your route they are.
Before you leave Salt Lake City
Two nights for Temple Square's lights and a Nutcracker.
Temple Square
The 10-acre Latter-day Saint headquarters, strung with lights and nativity scenes from late November through December.
Ballet West's Nutcracker at the Capitol Theatre
Ballet West dances Willam Christensen's Nutcracker, descended from the first full-length American staging, in a 1913 theater.
The Grand America Hotel
Salt Lake's largest luxury hotel, built for the 2002 Olympics, known for its holiday decorations and window displays.
On this curated route
Where Salt Lake City → Park City sits in the full itinerary. Highlighted stops are this leg.
Going the other way? Park City to Salt Lake City is the same 35 km in a straight line, heading west. Reverse directions in Google Maps ↗
Salt Lake City to Park City: questions travelers ask
How far is Salt Lake City from Park City?
Salt Lake City is about 35 km (22 mi) from Park City in a straight line, with Park City to the east. By road, we estimate 42–49 km (26–31 mi), or 1.2–1.4 times the straight line. Check a maps app for the exact route.
How long does it take to drive from Salt Lake City to Park City?
An estimated 30–60 min, assuming 42–49 km of road at average speeds of 50–80 km/h with no stops or traffic. It is not a routed time, so check a maps app on the day.
What is there to see between Salt Lake City and Park City?
Near the straight-line path we have 1 place from our curated guides, including Silver Fork Lodge (Big Cottonwood Canyon). The road may not pass them directly, so check the detour.
Which itineraries include the trip from Salt Lake City to Park City?
Our Salt Lake City & Park City itinerary includes this leg. Salt Lake City & Park City runs about 5 days across 2 stops, best in Late Nov – Jan.
Guides for both ends
- Salt Lake City travel guide
- Salt Lake City weather best time to visit
- Park City travel guide
- Park City weather best time to visit
Park City by month
Plan Salt Lake City → Park City with your crew
Add this leg to a shared itinerary, poll the group on where to stop, split fuel and tickets, and keep everyone's packing list in one place in TripsCircle.