Origin
Erda, UT
Late night in Erda on Tuesday
Local time
4:25 AM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Erda, UT to Millcreek, UT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
34.4 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Erda, UT
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Millcreek, UT
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Erda to Millcreek, you are looking at a manageable 34.4-mile trek across Utah’s Mountain West. Expect to spend about 41 minutes behind the wheel, making this an easy day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate using Highway 36, I-80 East, and Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. With fuel costs estimated at just $5, this is an incredibly budget-friendly commute or quick getaway. Since both your start and end points are located within the same region, you won’t face any dramatic shifts in climate or terrain. It is a straightforward trip that serves as a practical connection between these two Utah locales.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 22.5 mi | 22m |
| Highway 36 | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| 700 East | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Church Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| I 80 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 3900 South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 22.5 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erda, UT and Millcreek, UT.
1
Start on Church Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Road
2
Turn left onto SR 36
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Highway 36
Use the straight lane.
3
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 80 East: Salt Lake
4
Merge onto I 80
21 mi
·
20 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the slight right lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 80
Toward I 80 East, I 15 South: Cheyenne, Las Vegas
6
Merge onto I 15
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 125
Toward SR 71: 700 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
345 ft
·
8 sec
10
Turn slight right onto SR 71
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
700 East
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto 3900 South
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
3900 South
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
3900 South
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 6.3 and 31.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 East: Salt Lake
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 80 East: Salt Lake
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge onto I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
27.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
I 80
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 toward I 80 East, I 15 South: Cheyenne, Las Vegas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 East, I 15 South: Cheyenne, Las Veg...
6
29.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
31.8 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward SR 71: 700 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 125
Toward SR 71: 700 East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.45 one way
$10.90 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $5.71 | $11.43 |
| premium | $4.53 | $6.14 | $12.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.60 | $15.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Millcreek, UT
Late night in Millcreek on Tuesday
Local time
4:25 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 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
41m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands a bit more engagement than your standard interstate cruise. While the route incorporates major arteries like I-80, the overall profile is defined by its localized nature rather than long, monotonous highway stretches. You will navigate a mix of road types as you transition from the outskirts of Erda into the more developed areas near Millcreek. Because the highway share is 0% in terms of pure highway-focused travel, you should prepare for shifting speed limits and varying traffic patterns. Stay alert as you transition between these different road sections, as the technical demands of the drive change frequently along the 34.4-mile path.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.5 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 34.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.7 miles (I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.3 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Erda, UT to Millcreek, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Las Vegas along the way.
Las Vegas
27.3 mi in
|
~31m
|
via I 80
About the Cities
Arriving in Millcreek, UT
Full guide →Founded 2016
Millcreek is a city in Wasatch Range of Utah.
Top landmarks
- • Robert Gardner Jr. House — historic house in Millcreek, Utah, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 34.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.5 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Millcreek, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.7 miles (I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.3 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Millcreek, UT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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