Salt Lake City to Deer Valley: drive time, shuttles and winter driving
Deer Valley is about 39 miles from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), roughly 45 minutes by car without traffic or snow via I-80 through Parleys Canyon, then SR-224, SR-248 or US-40. From downtown Salt Lake City it's about 32 miles (40 minutes). Allow extra time on weekend mornings and storm days.
Drive times are estimates from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic or snow. Snow forecast updated .
- From SLC airport
- 45 minutes
- 39 miles
- From downtown Salt Lake City
- 40 minutes
- 32 miles
- Snow next 7 days
- 0.0"
- Deer Valley
- Main route
- I-80 through Parleys Canyon, then SR-224, SR-248 or US-40
The route
I-80 east up Parleys Canyon and over Parleys Summit, then either SR-224 from Kimball Junction or US-40 to SR-248 (Kearns Boulevard) into Park City for the Snow Park base. Deer Valley's East Village base is off US-40 at the Mayflower exit.
Ways to get from Salt Lake City to Deer Valley
Drive yourself
The most flexible option, and the only way to chase the best snow day by day. In winter, rent an AWD or 4WD vehicle with good tires.
Compare 4x4 rentals at SLCHigh Valley Transit Route 107 plus Park City Transit
High Valley Transit runs from Salt Lake Central Station to Kimball Junction. Park City Transit's free buses then reach Deer Valley's Snow Park Lodge, mostly via the Old Town Transit Center.
Schedules and fares โAirport shuttles
Canyon Transportation (counter on the airport's ground level) and Salt Lake Express run shared and private rides from SLC to Park City.
Schedules and fares โWinter driving: what to know
- UDOT puts the traction law in place on I-80 through Parleys Canyon during storms, and has also applied it on SR-224 up toward Empire Pass.
- Crashes on icy mornings can back up eastbound I-80 toward Park City for miles, so check UDOT's road info before you go.
More tips in our guide to winter driving to ski resorts.
Tip: If Snow Park's lots fill, UDOT says the Richardson Flat Park and Ride has overflow parking with free buses to Snow Park Lodge about every 15 minutes.
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Salt Lake City to Deer Valley FAQ
How long is the drive from Salt Lake City to Deer Valley?
Deer Valley is about 39 miles from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), roughly 45 minutes by car without traffic or snow via I-80 through Parleys Canyon, then SR-224, SR-248 or US-40. From downtown Salt Lake City it's about 32 miles (40 minutes). Allow extra time on weekend mornings and storm days.
Is there a shuttle or bus from Salt Lake City to Deer Valley?
Yes. High Valley Transit Route 107 plus Park City Transit: High Valley Transit runs from Salt Lake Central Station to Kimball Junction. Park City Transit's free buses then reach Deer Valley's Snow Park Lodge, mostly via the Old Town Transit Center. Airport shuttles: Canyon Transportation (counter on the airport's ground level) and Salt Lake Express run shared and private rides from SLC to Park City. Check each operator for current schedules and fares.
Do I need snow tires or chains to drive to Deer Valley?
UDOT puts the traction law in place on I-80 through Parleys Canyon during storms, and has also applied it on SR-224 up toward Empire Pass.
How much snow is Deer Valley getting this week?
As of November 8, 2026, Deer Valley has 0.0" of snow forecast over the next 7 days.
Sources
- UDOT Wasatch Back: Traction law
- UDOT Wasatch Back: Recreation (Deer Valley parking)
- TownLift: UDOT storm advisory, Feb 2026
- TownLift: I-80 delays, Jan 2026
- Wikipedia: Utah State Route 248
- Wikipedia: Park City Transit
- High Valley Transit
- SLC Airport: Ground transportation
- Visit Park City: Getting to Park City