Origin
Millcreek, UT
Late night in Millcreek on Tuesday
Local time
2:56 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Millcreek, UT to Orem, 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
42m
Distance
34.8 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
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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Orem, UT
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Trip Overview
Millcreek to Orem is 34.8 miles and takes about 42 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Utah's Mountain West region, offering a predominantly local feel with some highway segments. It's a straightforward trip that's easily manageable in a single day, perfect for a quick transit between these two communities. You'll encounter a mix of road types, so keep an eye on your navigation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 29.4 mi | 31m |
| State Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Canyon Parkway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| 3900 South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 4500 South | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 29.4 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Millcreek, UT and Orem, 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
29 mi
·
31 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 272
Toward SR 52: 800 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on SR 52
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Canyon Parkway
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto US 89
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
State Street
Use the right lane.
10
Turn uturn onto US 89
395 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Street
11
Arrive at destination
US 89
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 34.7 — 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
31.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward SR 52: 800 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 272
Toward SR 52: 800 North
9
32.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance
7
34.7 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
US 89 / State Street
Turn uturn onto US 89 / State Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.51 one way
$11.03 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
| premium | $4.53 | $6.21 | $12.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.68 | $15.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 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 | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
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
Orem, UT
Late night in Orem on Tuesday
Local time
2:56 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°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
2 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
42m 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 route is best described as a turn-heavy local drive, with only about 4% of it being on highways. You'll spend most of your time navigating city streets and parkways, rather than open highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 29.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, which will likely feel like the most consistent part of your journey. Expect a varied driving experience as you transition between different road types and local traffic patterns.
Only 4% 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: 29.4 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 7 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 34.8 miles you will encounter 7 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 31.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Orem, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Sundance along the way.
Sundance
32.2 mi in
|
~37m
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
Arriving in Orem, UT
Full guide →Orem is a city 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 42m. Total distance: 34.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m 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 29.4 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 Orem, 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 31.9 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 Orem, 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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