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Trip from Cedar Hills, UT to Millcreek, UT

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

37m

Distance

28 mi

45 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Cedar Hills, UT, UT

Cedar Hills, UT

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city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

Millcreek, UT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cedar Hills, UT to Millcreek, UT covers 28 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane, Timpanogos Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.8 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.44 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 16.8 mi 17m
Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane 3.7 mi 4m
Timpanogos Highway 2.3 mi 3m
North County Boulevard 1.1 mi 2m
State Street 0.9 mi 1m
Cedar Hills Drive 0.8 mi 2m
3900 South 0.7 mi 1m
4500 South 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 16.8 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Hills, UT and Millcreek, UT.

1

Start on North Sage Road West

70 ft · 4 sec · North Sage Road West
2

Turn right onto Cedar Hills Drive

0.6 mi · 1 min · Cedar Hills Drive
3

Enter roundabout onto Cedar Hills Drive

118 ft · 3 sec · Cedar Hills Drive
4

Continue on Cedar Hills Drive

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Cedar Hills Drive
5

Turn right onto SR 129

1.1 mi · 2 min · North County Boulevard
6

Turn left onto SR 92

2.3 mi · 3 min · Timpanogos Highway
7

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 92

3.7 mi · 4 min · Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane
8

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City Use the right lane.
9

Merge onto I 15; US 89

17 mi · 17 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 301 Toward SR 266: 4500 South Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork

306 ft · 10 sec
Toward Murray Use the right lane.
12

Turn right onto SR 266

0.6 mi · 1 min · 4500 South
Use the right lane.
13

Turn left onto US 89

0.9 mi · 1 min · State Street
14

Turn right onto 3900 South

0.7 mi · 1 min · 3900 South
15

Arrive at destination

3900 South

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 8 and 25.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
8 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the ramp toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
6
8.7 mi into trip | ~14m in | I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway toward Salt Lake City

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Salt Lake City
7
25.5 mi into trip | ~32m 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
25.8 mi into trip | ~33m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Murray

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward Murray
5
25.8 mi into trip | ~33m in | SR 266 / 4500 South

Turn right onto SR 266 / 4500 South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.44 one way

$8.87 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $4.65 $9.30
premium $4.53 $4.99 $9.99
diesel $5.61 $6.18 $12.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.4 0 $2.94 $1.34
Efficient EV 7 0 $2.45 $1.12
EV Truck/SUV 11.2 0 $3.92 $1.79

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Cedar Hills, UT

Afternoon in Cedar Hills on Saturday

Local time

2:33 PM

MDT

Current temp

36°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

NNE 7 mph 16% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 13 at 10:22PM MDT until April 14 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 13 at 10:22PM MDT until April 14 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Destination

Millcreek, UT

Afternoon in Millcreek on Saturday

Local time

2:33 PM

MDT

Current temp

37°F

Mostly Cloudy

N 5 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 13 at 10:22PM MDT until April 14 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 13 at 10:22PM MDT until April 14 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

37m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

28 mi in 37m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.8 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 around 8 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 28 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Cedar Hills, UT and Millcreek, UT, road signs point toward Salt Lake City and Murray.

Salt Lake City

8.7 mi in | ~14m | via I 15; US 89

Murray

25.8 mi in | ~33m

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 37m. Total distance: 28 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 16.8 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.

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 8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Trip.ovh 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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