Origin
Millcreek, UT
Night in Millcreek on Saturday
Local time
10:35 PM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Millcreek, UT to Ogden, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
42.7 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
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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Ogden, UT
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Millcreek to Ogden is a straightforward 44.2-mile journey that typically takes about 43 minutes. You will primarily navigate via State Street, 3300 South, and I-15 North to make the connection between these two Mountain West locales. Given the short duration, this route is easily managed as a quick one-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. Budget approximately $7 for fuel to complete the drive. Because this trip stays entirely within Utah, you can expect a familiar, consistent atmosphere throughout the transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 37.7 mi | 40m |
| Wall Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 31st Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 3900 South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 3300 South | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 24th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 37.7 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Millcreek, UT and Ogden, 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
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
18 mi
·
18 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 341
Toward SR 79: 31st Street
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto SR 79
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
31st Street
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto SR 204
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Wall Avenue
10
Turn right onto 24th Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
24th Street
11
Arrive at destination
SR 53
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 42.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.4 miles from Millcreek, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 40.3 — 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
6
22.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
40.3 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward SR 79: 31st Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 341
Toward SR 79: 31st Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.77 one way
$13.53 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $7.09 | $14.19 |
| premium | $4.53 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.43 | $18.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 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 | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.98 | $2.73 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Ogden, UT
Night in Ogden on Saturday
Local time
10:35 PM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
65°F
Farmington, UT
21 mi in
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
15 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
50m 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 turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate through urban corridors. Unlike long-haul highway stretches, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will spend the entire time on local surface streets rather than cruising on an interstate. You won't find any particularly long, uninterrupted stretches here, as the longest segment occurs on State Street. The personality of this road is defined by frequent turns and constant adjustments, making it a busy, hands-on driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate haul.
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: 37.7 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
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 0.7 miles in near US 89 / State Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 42.7 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 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.
On the drive from Millcreek, UT to Ogden, 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.
Arriving in Ogden, UT
Full guide →Ogden is a historic railroad town in Utah's Wasatch Range.
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 50m. Total distance: 42.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. 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 — 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 Ogden, 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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