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Trip from Kaysville, UT to Millcreek, UT

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

33m

Distance

27.4 mi

44 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 31m ★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Kaysville, UT, UT

Kaysville, UT

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city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

Millcreek, UT

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Trip Overview

Kaysville, UT to Millcreek, UT is 27.4 miles and takes about 33 minutes via US 89 and Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah. Expect a mixed driving experience, moving from highway stretches to surface roads as you approach your destination. It's a straightforward drive that’s perfect for a quick hop between neighboring areas without requiring an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 89 12.1 mi 13m
Veterans Memorial Highway 8.2 mi 8m
700 East 2.1 mi 3m
Main Street 2.1 mi 4m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 2 mi 2m
3900 South 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 89 — 12.1 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kaysville, UT and Millcreek, UT.

1

Start on SR 273

2.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street
2

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Toward US 89 South: Salt Lake City Use the right lane.
3

Merge onto US 89

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 89
Use the slight right lane.
4

Keep slight right at fork onto US 89

11 mi · 12 min · US 89
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight left at fork onto I 15

8.2 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80

2.0 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 125 Toward SR 71: 700 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork

345 ft · 8 sec
9

Turn slight right onto SR 71

2.1 mi · 3 min · 700 East
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Turn right onto 3900 South

0.2 mi · 23 sec · 3900 South
Use the left lane.
11

Arrive at destination

3900 South

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 24.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
2.1 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp toward US 89 South: Salt Lake City

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward US 89 South: Salt Lake City
6
3.6 mi into trip | ~6m in | US 89

Keep slight right at fork onto US 89

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
14.7 mi into trip | ~18m in | I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
22.9 mi into trip | ~27m 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
24.8 mi into trip | ~29m 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

$4.34 one way

$8.68 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $4.55 $9.10
premium $4.53 $4.89 $9.78
diesel $5.61 $6.05 $12.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.2 0 $2.88 $1.32
Efficient EV 6.9 0 $2.40 $1.10
EV Truck/SUV 11 0 $3.84 $1.75

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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

Kaysville, UT

Late night in Kaysville on Tuesday

Local time

4:23 AM

MDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Millcreek, UT

Late night in Millcreek on Tuesday

Local time

4:23 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

33m 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?

You'll spend about 44% of this 27.4-mile drive on highways. The longest continuous highway stretch is 12.1 miles on US 89. After that, you'll transition to surface roads for the remainder of the trip. Be prepared for a shift in traffic density and speed as you move from the highway to urban or suburban street driving.

44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.1 mi on US 89.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 9 decision points packed into just 27.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (US 89): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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 33m. Total distance: 27.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.1 miles on US 89. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 6 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 2.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (US 89): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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