This 304.7-mile drive from Millcreek, UT to Ivins, UT will take you approximately 5 hours and 12 minutes, making it a feasible one-day trip. The route primarily utilizes Veterans Memorial Highway, with portions of Snow Canyon Parkway and Red Hills Parkway closer to your destination. With a projected fuel cost of around $48, this is a budget-friendly journey. The Mountain West regions of both Utah offer a consistent, beautiful backdrop for this drive. Expect a turn-heavy local driving experience as you approach Ivins, so plan accordingly for a potentially more engaging final stretch.
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
152.3 miles from Millcreek, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 32m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
292.7 mi
4h 48m
Snow Canyon Parkway
4 mi
7m
Red Hills Parkway
3.4 mi
5m
Center Street
1.2 mi
2m
State Street
0.9 mi
1m
3900 South
0.7 mi
1m
4500 South
0.6 mi
1m
I 15 BUS
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 292.7 mi, about 4h 48m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 227 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,083 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~241 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21.1×
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 Ivins, 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
293 mi·4 hr 48 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto I 15 BUS
0.4 mi·1 min·I 15 BUS
Exit 8Toward SR 34: Saint George BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto 1000 East
0.2 mi·31 sec·1000 East
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto Red Hills Parkway
3.4 mi·5 min·Red Hills Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Continue on Snow Canyon Parkway
3.2 mi·6 min·Snow Canyon Parkway
Use the straight lane.
10
Enter roundabout onto Snow Canyon Parkway
126 ft·7 sec·Snow Canyon Parkway
11
Continue on Snow Canyon Parkway
0.7 mi·1 min·Snow Canyon Parkway
12
Enter roundabout onto Center Street
122 ft·7 sec·Center Street
13
Continue on Center Street
1.2 mi·2 min·Center Street
14
Enter roundabout onto East Center Street
130 ft·7 sec·East Center Street
15
Continue on East Center Street
0.3 mi·34 sec·East Center Street
16
Turn right onto North Main Street
92 ft·4 sec·North Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour duration, consider an early morning departure from Millcreek to maximize your daylight hours upon arrival in Ivins. While the drive is manageable in one day, the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means you'll want to pace yourself. There's only one recommended stop, so plan it strategically. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the longest stretch without a significant turn is over 292 miles. A specific tip for this route: familiarize yourself with the Snow Canyon Parkway and Red Hills Parkway before you depart, as these will be your final approach and may require more attention.
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 152.3 miles from Millcreek, UT, or about 2h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 292.7 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 67 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 152.3 miles or 2h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ivins, 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 304.7 miles and 5h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 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 292.7 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 295.8 — 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.
7
295.2 mi into trip|~4h 53m in|I 15 BUS
Take the exit onto I 15 BUS toward SR 34: Saint George Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8
Toward SR 34: Saint George Boulevard
5
295.6 mi into trip|~4h 54m in|1000 East
Turn right onto 1000 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
295.8 mi into trip|~4h 55m in|Red Hills Parkway
Turn left onto Red Hills Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.49 one way
$94.98 round trip
$3.96/gal25.4 MPG avg107 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.17
$50.06
$100.12
premium
$4.47
$53.67
$107.34
diesel
$4.80
$57.53
$115.07
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
91.4
1
$31.99
$14.63
Efficient EV
76.2
0
$26.66
$12.19
EV Truck/SUV
121.9
1
$42.66
$19.50
Gas CO2
107 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (66% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Millcreek, UT
Evening
in Millcreek on Saturday
Local time
8:52 PM
MDT
Current temp
96°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 5 mph61% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 12:11PM MDT until July 17 at 3:15PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 10:28AM MDT until July 18 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Ivins, UT
Evening
in Ivins on Saturday
Local time
8:52 PM
MDT
Current temp
95°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 6 mph27% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 12:11PM MDT until July 17 at 3:15PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 10:28AM MDT until July 18 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
87°F
Nibley, UT
152 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
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
5h 12m 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...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
$12
near mile 31.5
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
~33 min detour
$10
near mile 241.6
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 273.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' suggesting a departure from monotonous highway cruising. While a significant portion, 292.7 miles, is covered on Veterans Memorial Highway, the latter part of the journey will likely involve more frequent navigation. With only a 3% highway share, you'll experience more of Utah's local roadways. This profile means you should be prepared for a more dynamic driving experience, potentially with varied speed limits and more frequent turns as you get closer to Ivins.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 292.7 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 12m drive. You will face about 11 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 295.2 miles (I 15 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 292.7 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 20 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 295.2 miles (I 15 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Ivins, UT before the return drive.
