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Trip from Millcreek, UT to Bountiful, UT

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

22m

Distance

16.8 mi

27 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 21m ★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 22m

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

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city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

Millcreek, UT

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city in Davis County, Utah. United States

Bountiful, UT

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick transition between Millcreek and Bountiful, this 16.8-mile trip is an efficient way to navigate the Mountain West. You can easily complete the entire drive in about 22 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. Since the route requires no overnight stays and has a modest fuel budget of approximately $3, it is an economical choice for local travel. You will primarily utilize Veterans Memorial Highway, State Street, and 500 South to reach your destination. Because both cities are located within the same region, you will experience a consistent local atmosphere throughout the journey. This is a straightforward, practical commute that allows for maximum flexibility in your daily schedule.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 12.7 mi 13m
State Street 0.9 mi 1m
500 South 0.8 mi 1m
3900 South 0.7 mi 1m
3300 South 0.6 mi 1m
Main Street 0.4 mi <1m
Center Street <0.1 mi —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 12.7 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 3900 South

0.7 mi · 1 min · 3900 South
2

Turn right onto US 89

0.9 mi · 1 min · State Street
3

Turn left onto SR 171

0.6 mi · 1 min · 3300 South
Use the left lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake
5

Merge onto I 15

13 mi · 13 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 316 Toward SR 68: 500 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork

192 ft · 6 sec
Toward Bountiful Use the right lane.
8

Turn straight onto SR 68

0.8 mi · 1 min · 500 South
9

Turn left onto Main Street

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Main Street
Use the left lane.
10

Turn left onto Center Street

21 ft · 0 sec · Center Street
11

Arrive at destination

Center Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 16.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 89 / State Street

Turn right onto US 89 / State Street

Navigation decision point

6
2.7 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway toward Salt Lake City

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Salt Lake City
7
15.3 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the exit toward SR 68: 500 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 316 Toward SR 68: 500 South
8
15.6 mi into trip | ~19m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Bountiful

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward Bountiful
5
16.4 mi into trip | ~21m in | Main Street

Turn left onto Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.66 one way

$5.32 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $2.79 $5.58
premium $4.53 $3.00 $5.99
diesel $5.61 $3.71 $7.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5 0 $1.76 $0.81
Efficient EV 4.2 0 $1.47 $0.67
EV Truck/SUV 6.7 0 $2.35 $1.08

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Millcreek, UT

Late night in Millcreek on Sunday

Local time

1:56 AM

MDT

Current temp

59°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

NW 8 mph 16% chance Live forecast

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 13 at 11:16AM MDT until April 15 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 13 at 10:33AM MDT until April 14 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Destination

Bountiful, UT

Late night in Bountiful on Sunday

Local time

1:56 AM

MDT

Current temp

58°F

Sunny

WNW 7 mph 12% chance Live forecast

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 13 at 11:16AM MDT until April 15 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 13 at 10:33AM MDT until April 14 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

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

1 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

22m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate grind. While the route consists of 0% highway driving, you will spend your time navigating through local thoroughfares and city streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 12.7-mile segment on Veterans Memorial Highway. As you transition between these roads, the character of the drive shifts from urban surface streets to the more steady flow of the highway portion. It is a straightforward trip that demands your attention at intersections rather than providing a passive cruising experience.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.7 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

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 0.7 miles in near US 89 / State Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 16.8 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 0.7 miles (US 89 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Millcreek, UT to Bountiful, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Salt Lake City along the way.

Salt Lake City

2.7 mi in | ~5m | via I 15

About the Cities

Starting in Millcreek, UT

Full guide →

Millcreek is a city in Wasatch Range of Utah.

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 22m. Total distance: 16.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.7 miles on Veterans Memorial 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 Bountiful, 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 0.7 miles (US 89 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Bountiful, 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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