Origin
Millcreek, UT
Late night in Millcreek on Tuesday
Local time
4:40 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Millcreek, UT to Midvale, 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
12m
Distance
7.1 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
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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Midvale, UT
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Trip Overview
Millcreek, UT to Midvale, UT is 7.1 miles and takes about 12m via Veterans Memorial Highway and State Street, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, direct drive stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah. Expect a local feel with plenty of turns, making it a straightforward trip for residents or those familiar with the area. Given its brevity, it’s ideal for a quick errand or connecting two points within the Salt Lake Valley without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 3 mi | 3m |
| State Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 3900 South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Catalpa Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 4500 South | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Center Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Locust Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 7200 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 3 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Millcreek, UT and Midvale, 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
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 297
Toward SR 48: 7200 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
398 ft
·
11 sec
Toward SR 48: 7200 South, Midvale
Use the left lane.
8
Turn slight left onto SR 48
392 ft
·
12 sec
·
7200 South
Use the left / uturn lanes.
9
Turn right onto Catalpa Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Catalpa Street
10
Turn right onto Locust Street
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
Locust Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto Center Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Center Street
12
Arrive at destination
3 ft
·
0 sec
·
Center Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 6.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
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
5.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward SR 48: 7200 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 297
Toward SR 48: 7200 South
8
5.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 48: 7200 South, Midvale
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward SR 48: 7200 South, Midvale
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Center Street
At end of road, turn left onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.13 one way
$2.25 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $1.18 | $2.36 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.27 | $2.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.62 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Midvale, UT
Late night in Midvale on Tuesday
Local time
4:40 AM
MDT
Current temp
41°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
21 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
12m 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?
This drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive' with no highway mileage. You'll navigate primarily on Veterans Memorial Highway and State Street, with a portion on 3900 South. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect frequent turns and changes in direction as you make your way through this urban and suburban landscape. It's more about following local roads than cruising on open highways.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near SR 266 / 4500 South.
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 7.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 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 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 12m. Total distance: 7.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m 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 3 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 Midvale, 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 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 5.6 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 Midvale, 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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