Origin
Richfield, UT
Morning in Richfield on Tuesday
Local time
11:08 AM
MDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richfield, UT to Millcreek, 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
2h 50m
Distance
157.1 mi
253 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 40m
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6 AM
2h 51m
8 AM
3h 13m
10 AM
2h 58m
12 PM
2h 56m
3 PM
2h 59m
5 PM
3h 11m
8 PM
2h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Richfield, UT
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Millcreek, UT
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Trip Overview
This 157.1-mile drive from Richfield, UT to Millcreek, UT takes approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes and is best tackled as a single-day trip. You'll be navigating a mix of Veterans Memorial Highway, US 50, and I 70, with about 25% of the journey on highways. Expect a fuel cost of around $25 for this trip. The overall feel is a turn-heavy local drive, so plan for plenty of adjustments. Since both your origin and destination are within the Mountain West region, you won't experience a major shift in scenery, but rather a local exploration within Utah.
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
78.6 miles from Richfield, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 112.4 mi | 1h 53m |
| US 50 | 24.4 mi | 29m |
| I 70 | 7.9 mi | 7m |
| SR 260 | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| SR 24 | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 3900 South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 112.4 mi, about 1h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richfield, UT and Millcreek, UT.
1
Start on SR 118
191 ft
·
7 sec
·
300 North
2
Turn right onto I 70 Business; SR 120
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
3
Take the ramp onto I 70 Business; SR 120
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 70 Business; SR 120
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 70; US 89
7.9 mi
·
7 min
·
I 70; US 89
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 48
Toward US 24: Sigurd, Aurora
6
Turn right onto SR 259
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
SR 259
7
At end of road, turn left onto SR 24
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 24
8
Turn left onto SR 260
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 260
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto US 50
24 mi
·
29 min
·
US 50
10
Turn left onto US 50
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
400 North
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
12
Merge onto I 15
112 mi
·
1 hr 53 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 301
Toward SR 266: 4500 South
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
306 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Murray
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right onto SR 266
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
4500 South
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto US 89
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
17
Turn right onto 3900 South
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
3900 South
18
Arrive at destination
3900 South
Trip Plan
With a relatively short duration of under 3 hours, this drive is perfectly suited for a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. The longest uninterrupted stretch is over 112 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you embark, as there's only one recommended stop. Given the 'turn-heavy' nature, pay close attention to navigation, especially as you transition between Veterans Memorial Highway, US 50, and I 70. A good tip is to pre-program your GPS for all significant turns to avoid surprises.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 78.6 miles from Richfield, UT, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 112.4 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 35 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.6 miles or 1h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 19m
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 Richfield, 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 Richfield, UT
This is one driving day of about 157.1 miles and 2h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Richfield, 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 112.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
79 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 78.6 miles from Richfield, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 112.4 miles.
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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 154.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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I 70 Business; SR 120 / Main Street
Turn right onto I 70 Business; SR 120 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 70 Business; SR 120
Take the ramp onto I 70 Business; SR 120
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
9.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward US 24: Sigurd, Aurora
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 48
Toward US 24: Sigurd, Aurora
7
154.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 45m 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
154.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 46m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Murray
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Murray
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.89 one way
$49.79 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $26.09 | $52.19 |
| premium | $4.53 | $28.02 | $56.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.69 | $69.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.1 | 0 | $16.50 | $7.54 |
| Efficient EV | 39.3 | 0 | $13.75 | $6.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.8 | 0 | $21.99 | $10.05 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Millcreek, UT
Morning in Millcreek on Tuesday
Local time
11:08 AM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Patchy Frost then Sunny
NW 3 to 8 mph
17% chance
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
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 50m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
$12
near mile 130
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' suggesting frequent changes in direction rather than long, straight stretches. While only 25% of the drive is on highways, you'll encounter a significant uninterrupted segment of 112.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. This indicates a substantial portion where you'll be navigating local roads and potentially dealing with varying speed limits and intersections. The road's personality will likely shift between more open highway sections and tighter, more winding local segments.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 112.4 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 70 Business; SR 120 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 157.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 70 Business; SR 120 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (I 70 Business; SR 120): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Richfield, UT to Millcreek, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Aurora along the way.
Aurora
9.5 mi in
|
~10m
About the Cities
Starting in Richfield, UT
Full guide →Richfield is a city in Central Utah. It is on the thoroughfare to several nearby national parks and national forests
Arriving 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
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 2h 50m. Total distance: 157.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 112.4 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 Millcreek, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 70 Business; SR 120 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (I 70 Business; SR 120): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Millcreek, 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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