Road Trips from Millcreek, UT
Looking for a quick escape from Millcreek? You've got options. For a short drive, there are several destinations less than an hour away, perfect for a day trip. If you're up for something longer, you can reach southern Utah's national parks in about 5 hours. Most of these routes involve flat terrain, making for an easy cruise, and several include access to national monuments, giving you a good dose of nature without a massive time commitment.
Total Routes
5
Shortest
0.5h
With Parks Nearby
4
Under 2 hours
Full-day getaway
Weekend trip
Moab, UT
4h 29m229 mi one way
If you're looking for a longer adventure, Moab is 229 miles away and takes about 4.5 hours. This route is mostly surface roads with a drive score of 8. Be aware of high-altitude sections with climbs. You'll have access to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, plus Timpanogos Cave National Monument.
Ivins, UT
5h 12m304.7 mi one way
This is one of your longest options at 304.7 miles, requiring 5.2 hours. The drive is mostly on surface roads with a drive score of 8. Expect high-altitude sections with climbs. This trip offers access to Zion National Park, Cedar Breaks National Monument, and Timpanogos Cave National Monument.
Hurricane, UT
4h 50m285.6 mi one way
At 285.6 miles, this trip takes 4.8 hours and scores an 8 for the drive, primarily using surface roads. The terrain includes high-altitude sections with notable climbs. You can visit Zion National Park, Cedar Breaks National Monument, and Timpanogos Cave National Monument.
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Moab, UT
4h 29m229 mi one way
Ivins, UT
5h 12m304.7 mi one way
Hurricane, UT
4h 50m285.6 mi one way
Richfield, UT
2h 51m157.5 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers mild temperatures for exploring nearby parks like Timpanogos Cave National Monument, with most drives featuring flat terrain.
Summer
The mostly flat terrain makes summer drives easy, and national parks like Zion and Arches are accessible for longer trips.
Fall
Enjoy the drive through high-altitude sections with climbs, especially when heading towards southern Utah's parks, as the terrain offers varied scenery.
Winter
While most options are day trips, the drive scores remain high, and parks like Timpanogos Cave National Monument are still accessible.
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