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
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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
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 221 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,185 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~243 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
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 301Toward SR 266: 4500 SouthUse the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
306 ft·10 sec
Toward MurrayUse 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
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Open the route before leaving Washington, 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 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 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
$45.65 one way
$91.31 round trip
$3.96/gal25.4 MPG avg103 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.17
$48.12
$96.24
premium
$4.47
$51.59
$103.18
diesel
$4.80
$55.31
$110.61
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, 2026-07-13.
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.
Forecast as of Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Washington, UT
Late night
in Washington on Sunday
Local time
1:04 AM
MDT
Current temp
97°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 7 mph29% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 4:26PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 4:20PM MDT until July 17 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Millcreek, UT
Late night
in Millcreek on Sunday
Local time
1:04 AM
MDT
Current temp
96°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
NNW 5 mph61% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 4:26PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 4:20PM MDT until July 17 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
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
1 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.
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 262.6
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...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
$10
near mile 50.5
Follow the paths where people have walked for thousands of years. Gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that soar into a brilliant blue sky. Experience the tall, stretching walls...
14 mi from route
~35 min detour
$35
near mile 20.2
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 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 Effort4/10
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.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
6,085 ft2,791 ft
Total Climb
4,064 ft
Total Descent
2,570 ft
Highest Point
6,085 ft
~104.6 mi in
Elevation Range
3,294 ft
Notable High Points
6,085 ft at ~104.6 miles+5 ft prominence
5,344 ft at ~167.4 miles+366 ft prominence
5,136 ft at ~209.2 miles+87 ft prominence
4,578 ft at ~272 miles+78 ft prominence
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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.
Yes — we found about 20 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument, Cedar Breaks National Monument and Zion National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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.
