Origin
Millcreek, UT
Morning in Millcreek on Sunday
Local time
8:19 AM
MDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Millcreek, UT to Washington Terrace, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
37.8 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
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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Washington Terrace, UT
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Trip Overview
Millcreek, UT to Washington Terrace, UT is 37.8 miles and takes about 46 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway and US 89, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive entirely within Utah's Mountain West region. You'll encounter a mix of highway and local road driving, making it an easy option for a quick trip or an add-on to a longer journey. Given the minimal time commitment, this route is best suited for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 20 mi | 21m |
| US 89 | 14.2 mi | 17m |
| State Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 3900 South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 3300 South | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Oak Hills Drive Exit | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| 5000 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Washington Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 20 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Millcreek, UT and Washington Terrace, 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 right at fork onto US 89
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
US 89
Exit 324
Toward South Ogden
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto Oak Hills Drive Exit
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
Oak Hills Drive Exit
Toward SR 109
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Merge onto US 89
8.6 mi
·
11 min
·
US 89
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 89
153 ft
·
9 sec
·
Washington Boulevard
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto 5000 South
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
5000 South
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto South 150 East
89 ft
·
3 sec
·
South 150 East
12
Arrive at destination
South 150 East
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.9 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 2.7 and 37.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
8
22.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 89
Keep slight right at fork onto US 89 toward South Ogden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 324
Toward South Ogden
6
28.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Oak Hills Drive Exit
Take the exit onto Oak Hills Drive Exit toward SR 109
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward SR 109
6
37.4 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
US 89 / Washington Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto US 89 / Washington Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
37.5 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
5000 South
Turn left onto 5000 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.99 one way
$11.98 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $6.28 | $12.56 |
| premium | $4.53 | $6.74 | $13.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.35 | $16.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.97 | $1.81 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Washington Terrace, UT
Morning in Washington Terrace on Sunday
Local time
8:19 AM
MDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
65°F
Farmington, UT
19 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
46m 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 offers a mixed bag, with 38% of the journey taking place on highways. You'll experience a 20-mile stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway, providing a taste of faster-paced travel. As you transition to roads like US 89 and State Street, expect the character to shift towards more local traffic and potentially slower speeds. The profile suggests a blend of efficient travel and more community-oriented driving, keeping things interesting without being overly demanding.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 2.7 miles in near I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 37.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.6 miles (US 89): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.2 miles (Oak Hills Drive Exit): 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.
Between Millcreek, UT and Washington Terrace, UT, road signs point toward Salt Lake City and Ogden.
Salt Lake City
2.7 mi in
|
~5m
|
via I 15
Ogden
22.6 mi in
|
~27m
|
via US 89
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 46m. Total distance: 37.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). 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 20 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 Washington Terrace, 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 2.7 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.6 miles (US 89): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.2 miles (Oak Hills Drive Exit): 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 Washington Terrace, 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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