Origin
Salt Lake City, UT
Morning in Salt Lake City on Sunday
Local time
8:57 AM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salt Lake City, UT to Millcreek, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
6.6 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Salt Lake City, UT
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Millcreek, UT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from Salt Lake City to Millcreek, this 6.6-mile journey is as straightforward as it gets. Expect to spend about 14 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. Since the drive is entirely local, you won't need to worry about high fuel costs; budgeting just $1 for gas is more than enough to cover the distance. You will remain within the Mountain West region throughout the entire trip, moving between two neighboring communities in Utah. It is a practical, no-fuss route that requires zero overnight stops, allowing you to reach your destination quickly without any complicated planning. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a local errand, this route provides a simple and efficient way to travel between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 700 East | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| 400 South | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| 3900 South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 300 South | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| State Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
700 East
— 5.1 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salt Lake City, UT and Millcreek, UT.
1
Start on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto 300 South
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
300 South
Use the right lane.
3
Turn right onto SR 186
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
State Street
4
Turn left onto SR 186
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
400 South
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto SR 71
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
700 East
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right onto 3900 South
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
3900 South
Use the left lane.
7
Arrive at destination
3900 South
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
300 South
Turn right onto 300 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 186 / State Street
Turn right onto SR 186 / State Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 186 / 400 South
Turn left onto SR 186 / 400 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
SR 71 / 700 East
Turn right onto SR 71 / 700 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
3900 South
Turn right onto 3900 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.05 one way
$2.09 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $1.10 | $2.19 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.18 | $2.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.46 | $2.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.58 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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 Sunday
Local time
8:57 AM
MDT
Current temp
40°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
8 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
14m 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?
Forget about highway cruising on this trip, as the route is comprised entirely of local roads with zero highway share. You will navigate a turn-heavy path that primarily utilizes 700 East, 400 South, and 3900 South. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 5.1-mile segment along 700 East, which serves as the backbone of your drive. Because this is a dense local route, you should anticipate a stop-and-go experience rather than a high-speed sprint. The character of the road is strictly urban and functional, requiring your full attention as you transition through city streets. It is a technical, low-speed drive that rewards drivers who stay alert at intersections.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 mi on 700 East.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 around 0.1 miles in near 300 South.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (300 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (SR 186 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SR 186 / 400 South): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
4,321 ft
4,263 ft
Total Climb
118 ft
Total Descent
96 ft
Highest Point
4,321 ft
~1.4 mi in
Elevation Range
59 ft
Notable High Points
4,276 ft at ~0.3 miles
+13 ft prominence
4,321 ft at ~1.4 miles
+21 ft prominence
4,311 ft at ~3.9 miles
+5 ft prominence
4,286 ft at ~6.3 miles
+0 ft prominence
About the Cities
Starting 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.
Arriving 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
This 6.6-mile, 14-minute drive is perfect for a quick same-day round trip. It's a straightforward local route with minimal driving time.
Family Friendly
With only 14 minutes of driving and mostly flat terrain, this is an easy, short trip for families. The turn-heavy nature might require a bit more attention from the driver, but it's manageable.
Solo Traveler
This 6.6-mile drive is well within comfortable solo distance, taking only about 14 minutes. The 4/10 complexity means you'll need to pay attention to turns, but it's not overly demanding.
EV Driver
This route is short enough (6.6 miles, 14 minutes) to complete on a single charge, but there are 0 EV DC fast chargers listed along the way. Ensure your vehicle has sufficient range for this local trip.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.1 miles on 700 East. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles (300 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (SR 186 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SR 186 / 400 South): 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 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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