Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
7.3 mi
12 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT
Matthew Montrone
Millcreek, UT
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If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit within the Mountain West, this 7.3-mile journey from Little Cottonwood Creek Valley to Millcreek is an efficient choice. You can expect to complete the drive in about 13 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip that requires no overnight planning. With a fuel budget of just $1, it is an incredibly economical route for your daily travels. Since both the origin and destination are located in Utah, the transition between these two areas is seamless. This route is ideal for those who prefer a short, practical commute over a long-distance expedition.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Van Winkle Expressway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Highland Drive | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| 700 East | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 3900 South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Creek Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Willow Stream Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Stream View Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT and Millcreek, UT.
Start on Stream View Drive
Turn left onto Willow Stream Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Creek Road
Turn right onto Highland Drive
Continue on SR 152
Continue on SR 71
Turn left onto 3900 South
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Willow Stream Drive
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Creek Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn right onto Highland Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto 3900 South
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.16 one way
$2.31 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $1.21 | $2.43 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.30 | $2.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.64 | $0.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Little Cottonwood Creek Valley on Sunday
Local time
6:16 AM
MDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Millcreek on Sunday
Local time
6:16 AM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a mixed-drive experience that balances local navigation with faster transit stretches. You will spend roughly 41% of your time on highways, primarily utilizing the Van Winkle Expressway, Highland Drive, and 700 East. The longest uninterrupted portion of your journey occurs on the Van Winkle Expressway, which spans 3 miles of the total distance. As you transition from the expressway onto surface streets, the pace of the drive shifts, requiring you to adjust to the different traffic flows of the local corridors.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Willow Stream Drive.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Willow Stream Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Creek Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (Highland Drive): Navigation decision point.
Millcreek is a city in Wasatch Range of Utah.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 7.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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