Origin
Washington, UT
Evening in Washington on Saturday
Local time
7:26 PM
MDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Washington, 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
4h 52m
Distance
292.9 mi
471 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 39m
★
6 AM
4h 53m
8 AM
5h 20m
10 AM
5h 2m
12 PM
4h 59m
3 PM
5h 3m
5 PM
5h 18m
8 PM
4h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Washington, UT
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Millcreek, UT
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Trip Overview
This 293.7-mile journey from Washington, UT to Millcreek, UT is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 4 hours and 4 minutes of driving time. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, using North 100 East, East Telegraph Street, and North Main Street as your main thoroughfares. With a projected fuel cost of around $47, this drive offers a straightforward and budget-friendly option for exploring within the Mountain West region. The profile suggests a 'turn-heavy local drive,' so be prepared for frequent adjustments rather than long stretches of open highway. This route is well-suited for a single day, allowing for a relaxed pace with just one planned stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
146.5 miles from Washington, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 289.3 mi | 4h 44m |
| State Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 3900 South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 4500 South | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Telegraph Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 100 East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 289.3 mi, about 4h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington, UT and Millcreek, UT.
1
Start on this road
21 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
49 ft
·
5 sec
3
Turn right onto North 100 East
104 ft
·
8 sec
·
North 100 East
4
Turn right onto East Telegraph Street
494 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Telegraph Street
5
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 15
7
Merge onto I 15
289 mi
·
4 hr 44 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 301
Toward SR 266: 4500 South
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
306 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Murray
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto SR 266
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
4500 South
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto US 89
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
12
Turn right onto 3900 South
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
3900 South
13
Arrive at destination
3900 South
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour and 4-minute duration, this trip is comfortably achievable in a single day. Leaving Washington, UT in the morning will allow you ample time to reach Millcreek, UT, with flexibility for a brief stop. The fuel cost is estimated at $47, so ensure your tank is full before departing to avoid any unnecessary detours for gas. Since it's a 'turn-heavy local drive,' pay close attention to your navigation and be ready for frequent turns onto streets like North 100 East and East Telegraph Street. A good tip for this route is to pre-program your GPS with all segments to minimize any confusion when navigating the series of local roads.
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 146.5 miles from Washington, UT, or about 2h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 289.3 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 64 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 146.5 miles or 2h 25m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Millcreek, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Washington, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Washington, UT
This is one driving day of about 292.9 miles and 4h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Washington, 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 289.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
146 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 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 146.5 miles from Washington, 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 289.3 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 290.6 — 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
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Telegraph Street
Turn right onto East Telegraph Street
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m 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
290.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 47m 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
290.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 47m 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
$46.41 one way
$92.83 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
103 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $48.65 | $97.30 |
| premium | $4.53 | $52.25 | $104.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $64.67 | $129.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 87.9 | 1 | $30.75 | $14.06 |
| Efficient EV | 73.2 | 0 | $25.63 | $11.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 117.2 | 1 | $41.01 | $18.75 |
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Evening in Millcreek on Saturday
Local time
7:26 PM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Delta, UT
146 mi in
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
5 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
4h 52m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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' on this route, meaning you won't encounter extensive highway cruising. With 0% highway share, your experience will be characterized by navigating through communities and making frequent directional changes using roads like North 100 East, East Telegraph Street, and North Main Street. There isn't a 'longest stretch' mentioned, reinforcing the idea of a route that keeps you engaged with the landscape and local surroundings. This type of driving can offer a more intimate connection with the terrain as you transition from one area to the next, rather than the detachment of interstate travel.
Only 0% 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: 289.3 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
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 early in the drive.
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 4h 52m drive. You will face about 10 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (East Telegraph Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 52m. Total distance: 292.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 289.3 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (East Telegraph Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Millcreek, UT, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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