Origin
Millcreek, UT
Late night in Millcreek on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Millcreek, UT to South Jordan, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
12.1 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
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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South Jordan, UT
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Millcreek and South Jordan is a quick, 12.1-mile journey that typically takes about 17 minutes to complete. Because of the short distance, this trip is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via Veterans Memorial Highway, State Street, and 10600 South. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, it is a highly economical route within the Mountain West region. Whether you are commuting or heading out for local errands, this straightforward path provides a practical connection between these two Utah communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 7.5 mi | 7m |
| State Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 10600 South | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 3900 South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 4500 South | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Jordan Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 10400 South | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 10515 South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 7.5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Millcreek, UT and South Jordan, 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
7.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
Exit 293
Toward SR 151 West: 10600 South
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward South Jordan
Use the right lane.
8
Turn straight onto SR 151
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
10600 South
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on SR 151
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
10515 South
10
Continue on SR 151
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Jordan Parkway
11
Continue on SR 151
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
10400 South
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on SR 151
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
10400 South
13
Arrive at destination
SR 151
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 10.2 — 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.
3
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
Navigation decision point
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
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
10 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward SR 151 West: 10600 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 293
Toward SR 151 West: 10600 South
8
10.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward South Jordan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward South Jordan
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.92 one way
$3.83 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
South Jordan, UT
Late night in South Jordan on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
MDT
Current temp
47°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
17m 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 transition between different road types. Only about 4 miles of the total distance are spent on highways, meaning you will spend the majority of your time navigating surface streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 7.5 miles you spend on Veterans Memorial Highway. The character of the road shifts from regional transit arteries to local corridors, creating a mix of speeds that keeps the drive from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.5 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 12.1 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 2.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
4,442 ft
4,267 ft
Total Climb
215 ft
Total Descent
59 ft
Highest Point
4,442 ft
~12.1 mi in
Elevation Range
175 ft
Notable High Points
4,377 ft at ~6.9 miles
+5 ft prominence
4,401 ft at ~9.5 miles
+13 ft prominence
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 South Jordan, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Jordan along the way.
Jordan
10.2 mi in
|
~13m
About the Cities
Starting in Millcreek, UT
Full guide →Millcreek is a city in Wasatch Range of Utah.
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 17m. Total distance: 12.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m 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 7.5 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 South Jordan, 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 2.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.5 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 South Jordan, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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