Origin
Millcreek, UT
Night in Millcreek on Saturday
Local time
10:50 PM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Millcreek, UT to Salt Lake City, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
7.6 mi
12 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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 12m
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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Salt Lake City, UT
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Trip Overview
Connecting Millcreek to Salt Lake City is a quick 8.1-mile journey that typically takes about 12 minutes of travel time. Because this route is entirely contained within the Mountain West region, you will find it to be a straightforward commute rather than a long-distance expedition. You can easily complete the trip in a single day, making it ideal for a flexible morning or afternoon excursion. With a fuel cost of just $1, it is an incredibly budget-friendly drive for any local traveler. Since there are no required stops along the way, you have the freedom to head straight to your destination without needing to plan for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 15 ALT | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| 700 East | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Temple Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| 3900 South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 400 South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 15 ALT
— 2.3 mi, about 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Millcreek, UT and Salt Lake City, UT.
1
Start on 3900 South
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
3900 South
2
Turn left onto SR 71
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
700 East
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 80 West
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Merge onto I 80
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 122
Toward 2100 South, 1300 South, West Temple
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 15 ALT
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 15 ALT
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 15 ALT
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 15 ALT
Exit 305D
Toward West Temple
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on SR 270
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Temple Street
9
Turn right onto US 89
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
400 South
10
Turn left onto Main Street
80 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 7.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left toward I 80 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 80 West
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge onto I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
3.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward 2100 South, 1300 South, West Temple
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 122
Toward 2100 South, 1300 South, West Temple
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 15 ALT
Merge onto I 15 ALT
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
7.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.20 one way
$2.41 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $1.26 | $2.52 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.36 | $2.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.49 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Salt Lake City, UT
Night in Salt Lake City on Saturday
Local time
10:50 PM
MDT
Current temp
48°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
1 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
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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate through the city streets. You will primarily utilize 700 East, I-80 West, and Dwight D to complete the transit. While this route features zero percent highway share, the technical nature of the turns keeps the drive engaging despite the short distance. There is no significant open-road cruising here, as the longest stretch is 0 miles on 700 East, meaning you will be transitioning between roads frequently. It is a practical, functional drive that prioritizes efficiency over high-speed highway travel.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.3 mi on I 15 ALT.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 7.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 12m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Salt Lake City, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Temple along the way.
Temple
3.9 mi in
|
~6m
About the Cities
Starting in Millcreek, UT
Full guide →Millcreek is a city in Wasatch Range of Utah.
Arriving in Salt Lake City, UT
Full guide →Salt Lake City is the capital of, and largest city in, the U.S. state of Utah. It is a destination for outdoor recreation, with nearby mountains full of hiking trails and ski resorts made famous by the 2002 Winter Olympics. It is also well known as the headquarters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS or Mormon church). The city is set to host the Winter Olympics again in 2034. Salt Lake City has about 200,000 residents within the city limits (2019), and is the downtown hub for a metro area of over a million people. It sits on the border between the Rocky Mountains and the Great Basin, lying in the Salt Lake Valley along the Wasatch Range urban corridor, sandwiched between the Wasatch Mountains to the east and the Oquirrh Mountains and the Great Salt Lake to the west.
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: 7.6 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.3 miles on I 15 ALT. 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 Salt Lake City, 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 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Salt Lake City, 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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