Traveling from Beaver to Millcreek covers approximately 193.7 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 18 minutes. Since this journey is well within the capacity of a single day, you can easily complete it in one sitting without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via North Main Street, I-15 North, and the Veterans Memorial Highway. Budgeting around $31 for fuel should comfortably cover your transit through the Mountain West. Whether you are heading north for business or personal errands, the straightforward nature of this route makes it a highly manageable trek for any driver.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
96.9 miles from Beaver, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 39m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
189.2 mi
3h 9m
North Main Street
1.5 mi
3m
State Street
0.9 mi
1m
3900 South
0.7 mi
1m
4500 South
0.6 mi
1m
East 200 North Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 189.2 mi, about 3h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaver, UT and Millcreek, UT.
1
Start on SR 153
64 ft·3 sec·East 200 North Street
2
Turn right onto I 15 Bu; SR 160
1.5 mi·3 min·North Main Street
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·55 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake
4
Merge onto I 15
189 mi·3 hr 9 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 301Toward SR 266: 4500 SouthUse the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
306 ft·10 sec
Toward MurrayUse the right lane.
7
Turn right onto SR 266
0.6 mi·1 min·4500 South
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto US 89
0.9 mi·1 min·State Street
9
Turn right onto 3900 South
0.7 mi·1 min·3900 South
10
Arrive at destination
3900 South
Trip Plan
Planning for this 3-hour and 18-minute drive is simple, as you only need to account for a single stop along the way. Because the route is turn-heavy, consider departing during daylight hours to ensure you have maximum visibility for navigating local road segments. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge early in the trip, setting aside the $31 estimate so you aren't caught off guard by fluctuating prices. Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time to avoid local traffic spikes. Use your one planned stop to stretch your legs and reset, as the constant turns can be more taxing than a standard interstate cruise.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 96.9 miles from Beaver, UT, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 189.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 43 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.9 miles or 1h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Millcreek, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Beaver, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Beaver, UT
This is one driving day of about 193.7 miles and 3h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Beaver, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 189.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 191.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|I 15 Bu; SR 160 / North Main Street
Turn right onto I 15 Bu; SR 160 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.9 mi into trip|~4m in|I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
191.1 mi into trip|~3h 13m in
Take the exit toward SR 266: 4500 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 301
Toward SR 266: 4500 South
8
191.4 mi into trip|~3h 14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Murray
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Murray
5
191.5 mi into trip|~3h 14m in|SR 266 / 4500 South
Turn right onto SR 266 / 4500 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.69 one way
$61.39 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg68 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$32.17
$64.35
premium
$4.53
$34.55
$69.11
diesel
$5.61
$42.77
$85.53
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
58.1
0
$20.34
$9.30
Efficient EV
48.4
0
$16.95
$7.75
EV Truck/SUV
77.5
0
$27.12
$12.40
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Beaver, UT
Morning
in Beaver on Tuesday
Local time
9:30 AM
MDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Millcreek, UT
Morning
in Millcreek on Tuesday
Local time
9:30 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
29 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 18m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that requires your full attention as you transition between different road types. While you will spend time on major arteries like I-15 North, the route is defined by its local character rather than long, monotonous highway cruising. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a more involved experience behind the wheel compared to a purely interstate commute. The path shifts frequently, keeping the drive engaging as you move through the various segments connecting these two Utah locations. Navigating these turns effectively will be key to maintaining your pace throughout the 193.7-mile journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 189.2 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 15 Bu; SR 160 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 18m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 15 Bu; SR 160 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 191.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Beaver in Central Utah is a town of 3,200 people (2019) close to the Tushar Mountains, and anyone who visits the town feels like they are at the foothills of the Rockies.
The longest stretch is about 189.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 15 Bu; SR 160 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 191.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Millcreek, UT, but most travelers stay overnight.
