This 285.6-mile journey from Millcreek, UT to Hurricane, UT is designed for a single day, taking approximately 4 hours and 50 minutes. You'll primarily navigate Veterans Memorial Highway, with portions on SR 17 and State Street. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $45, and with only one recommended stop, it's a straightforward drive. This route is entirely within the Mountain West region, offering a consistent regional feel throughout. It's a practical option for a day trip, allowing for a full day at your destination upon arrival.
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
142.8 miles from Millcreek, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 23m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
273.8 mi
4h 29m
SR 17
8.7 mi
14m
State Street
0.9 mi
1m
3900 South
0.7 mi
1m
4500 South
0.6 mi
1m
East 100 South
0.2 mi
<1m
South 100 East
0.1 mi
<1m
S 100 W
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 273.8 mi, about 4h 29m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 216 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,361 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~249 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Millcreek, UT and Hurricane, UT.
1
Start on 3900 South
0.7 mi·1 min·3900 South
2
Turn left onto US 89
0.9 mi·1 min·State Street
3
Turn right onto SR 266
0.6 mi·1 min·4500 South
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·55 sec
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
5
Merge onto I 15
274 mi·4 hr 29 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward SR 17: Toquerville, Hurricane
7
Turn left onto SR 17
8.7 mi·14 min·SR 17
8
Turn left onto South 100 East
0.1 mi·19 sec·South 100 East
9
Turn right onto SR 59
0.2 mi·36 sec·East 100 South
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Continue on S 100 W
54 ft·2 sec·S 100 W
11
Arrive at destination
S 100 W
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour, 50-minute duration, consider an early morning departure from Millcreek to maximize your time in Hurricane. While the longest stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway is substantial at 273.8 miles, plan for that single recommended stop strategically. With a fuel cost estimate of $45, it's wise to ensure your tank is full before leaving Millcreek. The turn-heavy nature of the latter part of the route means staying alert and following your navigation closely is key to a smooth arrival.
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 142.8 miles from Millcreek, UT, or about 2h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 273.8 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 63 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 142.8 miles or 2h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hurricane, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Millcreek, 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 Millcreek, UT
This is one driving day of about 285.6 miles and 4h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Millcreek, 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 273.8 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 285.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.5 mi into trip|~3m in|SR 266 / 4500 South
Turn right onto SR 266 / 4500 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
2.5 mi into trip|~5m in|I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
276.4 mi into trip|~4h 34m in
Take the exit toward SR 17: Toquerville, Hurricane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 17: Toquerville, Hurricane
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276.7 mi into trip|~4h 35m in|SR 17
Turn left onto SR 17
Navigation decision point
7
285.4 mi into trip|~4h 49m in|SR 59 / East 100 South
Turn right onto SR 59 / East 100 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.52 one way
$89.03 round trip
$3.96/gal25.4 MPG avg100 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.17
$46.92
$93.84
premium
$4.47
$50.31
$100.61
diesel
$4.80
$53.93
$107.85
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
85.7
1
$29.99
$13.71
Efficient EV
71.4
0
$24.99
$11.42
EV Truck/SUV
114.2
1
$39.98
$18.28
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Millcreek, UT
Late night
in Millcreek on Sunday
Local time
3:07 AM
MDT
Current temp
69°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
SE 5 mph23% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 6:53PM MDT until July 17 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 5:58PM MDT until July 17 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Hurricane, UT
Late night
in Hurricane on Sunday
Local time
3:07 AM
MDT
Current temp
77°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 3 to 8 mph50% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 6:53PM MDT until July 17 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 5:58PM MDT until July 17 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
89°F
Nibley, UT
143 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
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 50m 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...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
$12
near mile 29.5
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
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...
13 mi from route
~31 min detour
$10
near mile 236.4
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...
14 mi from route
~36 min detour
$35
near mile 265.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only about 33% of the journey on highways. The majority of your travel will be on Veterans Memorial Highway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 273.8 miles. This suggests a significant portion of the drive will be on more direct, possibly less varied roads before transitioning to local routes like SR 17 and State Street closer to your destination. The road character will likely shift from more open travel to more involved local navigation as you progress.
Only 3% 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: 273.8 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near SR 266 / 4500 South.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 50m 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 1.5 miles (SR 266 / 4500 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 276.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 273.8 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 20 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (SR 266 / 4500 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 276.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument, Cedar Breaks National Monument and Zion National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Hurricane, UT, but most travelers stay overnight.
