Traveling from Parowan to Millcreek covers 227.4 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 50 minutes. Because this is a straightforward trek within the Mountain West, it is very manageable as a single-day trip, leaving you plenty of time at your destination. You will primarily navigate via Veterans Memorial Highway, North Main Street, and State Street. Budget approximately $36 for fuel to complete the journey. Since the entire route stays within Utah, you can expect a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. It’s a practical connection that works well if you are looking to get from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
113.7 miles from Parowan, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 54m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
223.3 mi
3h 41m
North Main Street
1 mi
2m
State Street
0.9 mi
1m
3900 South
0.7 mi
1m
4500 South
0.6 mi
1m
West Center Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 223.3 mi, about 3h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parowan, UT and Millcreek, UT.
1
Start on West Center Street
110 ft·10 sec·West Center Street
2
Turn left onto I 15 Bus; SR 274
1.0 mi·2 min·North Main Street
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·53 sec
Toward I 15 North
4
Merge onto I 15
223 mi·3 hr 41 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 301Toward SR 266: 4500 SouthUse the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
306 ft·10 sec
Toward MurrayUse the right lane.
7
Turn right onto SR 266
0.6 mi·1 min·4500 South
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto US 89
0.9 mi·1 min·State Street
9
Turn right onto 3900 South
0.7 mi·1 min·3900 South
10
Arrive at destination
3900 South
Trip Plan
Planning for this trip is straightforward given the 3 hour and 50 minute duration. Since there is only one suggested stop, try to time it strategically to break up the 227.4-mile journey and stretch your legs. A morning departure is usually best to avoid potential traffic build-up as you approach the Millcreek area. Keep your $36 fuel budget in mind, but ensure you have a little extra set aside for local fluctuations in gas prices along the way. Because the route is relatively short, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace based on how you feel throughout the drive rather than being tied to a rigid, multi-day itinerary.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 113.7 miles from Parowan, UT, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 223.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 50 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.7 miles or 1h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Millcreek, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Parowan, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Parowan, UT
This is one driving day of about 227.4 miles and 3h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Parowan, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 223.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 225.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|I 15 Bus; SR 274 / North Main Street
Turn left onto I 15 Bus; SR 274 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip|~3m 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
224.8 mi into trip|~3h 44m in
Take the exit toward SR 266: 4500 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 301
Toward SR 266: 4500 South
8
225.1 mi into trip|~3h 45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Murray
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Murray
5
225.2 mi into trip|~3h 45m in|SR 266 / 4500 South
Turn right onto SR 266 / 4500 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.03 one way
$72.07 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg80 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$37.77
$75.54
premium
$4.53
$40.56
$81.13
diesel
$5.61
$50.21
$100.41
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
68.2
0
$23.88
$10.92
Efficient EV
56.9
0
$19.90
$9.10
EV Truck/SUV
91
1
$31.84
$14.55
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Parowan, UT
Late night
in Parowan on Tuesday
Local time
4:24 AM
MDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Millcreek, UT
Late night
in Millcreek on Tuesday
Local time
4:24 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3h 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
$12
near mile 203.9
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
Crowning the Grand Staircase, Cedar Breaks sits at over 10,000 feet and looks down into a half-mile deep geologic amphitheater. Come wander among timeless bristlecone pines, stand in lush meadows of w...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local driving experience as you transition between major thoroughfares and smaller streets. While the route spans over 200 miles, you will spend your time navigating a mix of highway and local infrastructure rather than a single monotonous interstate stretch. The longest uninterrupted portion consists of 223.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, which serves as the backbone of your journey. Because the highway share is 0 percent, you will be dealing with more frequent turns and varying speed zones compared to a standard freeway cruise. Stay alert behind the wheel, as the road personality shifts from open stretches to the more technical local navigation required on North Main and State Street.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 223.3 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 15 Bus; SR 274 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 50m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 15 Bus; SR 274 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 224.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 223.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 15 Bus; SR 274 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 224.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument and Cedar Breaks National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Millcreek, UT, but most travelers stay overnight.
