Traveling from Kanab to Millcreek covers 307.1 miles and typically takes about 5 hours and 35 minutes of drive time. Since this route is well within the limits of a single day, you can easily complete the trip in one sitting without needing an overnight stop. Budget approximately $49 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Mountain West locations. You will primarily utilize Veterans Memorial Highway, SR 20, and 300 West to reach your destination. Because the route is a turn-heavy local drive, it feels more like a regional transit than a standard interstate cruise, making it a straightforward choice for travelers looking to move across the state efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
153.6 miles from Kanab, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 59m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
206.5 mi
3h 25m
300 West
66.7 mi
1h 25m
SR 20
20.4 mi
24m
US 89
9.2 mi
10m
State Street
0.9 mi
1m
North Main Street
0.9 mi
1m
3900 South
0.7 mi
1m
4500 South
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 206.5 mi, about 3h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kanab, UT and Millcreek, UT.
1
Start on US 89
190 ft·5 sec·100 East
2
Continue on US 89
0.4 mi·1 min·Center Street
3
Continue on US 89
67 mi·1 hr 25 min·300 West
4
Turn right onto US 89
0.9 mi·1 min·North Main Street
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on US 89
9.2 mi·10 min·US 89
6
Turn left onto SR 20
20 mi·24 min·SR 20
Use the left lane.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi·26 sec
Toward I 15 North
8
Merge onto I 15
207 mi·3 hr 25 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 301Toward SR 266: 4500 SouthUse the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
306 ft·10 sec
Toward MurrayUse the right lane.
11
Turn right onto SR 266
0.6 mi·1 min·4500 South
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto US 89
0.9 mi·1 min·State Street
13
Turn right onto 3900 South
0.7 mi·1 min·3900 South
14
Arrive at destination
3900 South
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5-hour and 35-minute trip, plan for at least one well-timed stop to break up the 307.1 miles. Since the route is turn-heavy, departing early in the day allows you to navigate the more technical sections while visibility is at its best. Keep your fuel budget of $49 in mind, and consider topping off your tank before hitting the longest 206.5-mile stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway to avoid unnecessary detours. Because this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace based on local traffic conditions. Staying aware of your turn-by-turn navigation is vital, especially when transitioning between SR 20 and the local roads near your destination.
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 153.6 miles from Kanab, UT, or about 2h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 206.5 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 68 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 153.6 miles or 2h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 37m
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 Kanab, 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 Kanab, UT
This is one driving day of about 307.1 miles and 5h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 miles from Kanab, 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 206.5 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 67.1 and 304.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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67.1 mi into trip|~1h 26m in|US 89 / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 89 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
77.2 mi into trip|~1h 39m in|SR 20
Turn left onto SR 20
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
97.6 mi into trip|~2h 3m in
Take the exit toward I 15 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 15 North
7
304.6 mi into trip|~5h 30m 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
304.9 mi into trip|~5h 30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Murray
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Murray
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.66 one way
$97.33 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg107 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$51.01
$102.02
premium
$4.53
$54.78
$109.56
diesel
$5.61
$67.80
$135.61
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 107.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
92.1
1
$32.25
$14.74
Efficient EV
76.8
0
$26.87
$12.28
EV Truck/SUV
122.8
1
$42.99
$19.65
Gas CO2
107 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 15, 2026
Origin
Kanab, UT
Evening
in Kanab on Saturday
Local time
7:27 PM
MDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Millcreek, UT
Evening
in Millcreek on Saturday
Local time
7:27 PM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Beaver, UT
154 mi in
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
27 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 35m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and...
9 mi from route
~21 min detour
$12
near mile 275.4
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
Hoodoos (irregular columns of rock) exist on every continent, but here is the largest concentration found anywhere on Earth. Situated along a high plateau at the top of the Grand Staircase, the park's...
Crowning the Grand Staircase, Cedar Breaks sits at over 10,000 feet and looks down into a half-mile deep geologic amphitheater. Come wander among timeless bristlecone pines, stand in lush meadows of w...
21 mi from route
~52 min detour
$10
near mile 42.4
Follow the paths where people have walked for thousands of years. Gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that soar into a brilliant blue sky. Experience the tall, stretching walls...
21 mi from route
~53 min detour
$35
near mile 21.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a varied experience behind the wheel, as only 10% of this 307.1-mile journey consists of major highways. The character of the road is defined by its turn-heavy local nature, requiring you to stay alert through the winding sections. You will spend a significant portion of your time on the longest stretch, which spans 206.5 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. As you transition from the highway portions onto the local roads, the pace of the drive shifts noticeably. This blend of fast-moving stretches and technical local segments ensures that the drive remains engaging from start to finish.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 206.5 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 67.1 miles in near US 89 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 307.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 67.1 miles (US 89 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 77.2 miles (SR 20): Lane positioning matters here; at 97.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 35m. Total distance: 307.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (10%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 206.5 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 67.1 miles (US 89 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 77.2 miles (SR 20): Lane positioning matters here; at 97.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument, Bryce Canyon National Park and Cedar Breaks National Monument (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.6 hours each way, a round trip means 11.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Millcreek, UT before the return drive.
