Origin
Millcreek, UT
Late night in Millcreek on Tuesday
Local time
2:47 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Millcreek, UT to Erda, 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 mi
55 km
Drive Score
7/10
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 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Millcreek, UT
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Erda, UT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transition from Millcreek to Erda, expect a straightforward 34-mile journey that typically takes about 41 minutes. This route functions perfectly as a simple day trip, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. You will navigate through the Mountain West by utilizing local arteries including State Street and 3300 South before transitioning onto I-15 North. Budgeting roughly $5 for fuel should be more than sufficient for this short distance. Because this is a direct, turn-heavy local drive with zero required stops, it is best suited for those looking for efficiency rather than a leisurely sightseeing excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 20.5 mi | 21m |
| SR 36 | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 3.6 mi | 3m |
| State Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 3900 South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 3300 South | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Church Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 20.5 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Millcreek, UT and Erda, 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
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto I 80
21 mi
·
21 min
·
I 80
Exit 308
Toward I 80 West: Reno, Salt Lake City International Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 99
Toward SR 36 South: Tooele
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on SR 36
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
SR 36
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto Church Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Road
10
Arrive at destination
Church Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 26.8 — 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
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
SR 171 / 3300 South
Turn left onto SR 171 / 3300 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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
8
6.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 80
Take the exit onto I 80 toward I 80 West: Reno, Salt Lake City International Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 308
Toward I 80 West: Reno, Salt Lake City Internat...
7
26.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward SR 36 South: Tooele
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 99
Toward SR 36 South: Tooele
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.39 one way
$10.78 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $5.65 | $11.29 |
| premium | $4.53 | $6.07 | $12.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.51 | $15.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 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 | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.18 |
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
Erda, UT
Late night in Erda on Tuesday
Local time
2:47 AM
MDT
Current temp
42°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 cooler 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 highly technical, turn-heavy experience as you navigate local roads to exit the Millcreek area. Since this route features zero percent highway share, you will spend the entirety of your time managing local traffic patterns rather than cruising at high speeds on an open interstate. The nature of the drive is consistent, lacking any significant long-distance stretches that would allow you to settle into a monotonous rhythm. You should remain attentive at the wheel, as the transition between city streets and the path toward Erda requires frequent adjustments. It is a practical, utilitarian drive that prioritizes navigation through local infrastructure over high-speed travel.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.5 mi on I 80.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and SR 36. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near US 89 / State Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 41m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (US 89 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (SR 171 / 3300 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Millcreek, UT and Erda, UT, road signs point toward Salt Lake City and Salt Lake City International Airport.
Salt Lake City
2.7 mi in
|
~5m
|
via I 15
Salt Lake City International Airport
6.3 mi in
|
~9m
|
via I 80
About the Cities
Starting 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 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.5 miles on I 80. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1.5 miles (SR 171 / 3300 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Erda, 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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