Origin
Delta, UT
Afternoon in Delta on Wednesday
Local time
3:34 PM
MDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Delta, UT to Millcreek, UT
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 28m
Distance
129.7 mi
209 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 18m
★
6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 49m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Delta, UT
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Millcreek, UT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Delta, UT to Millcreek, UT covers 129.7 miles and takes about 2h 28m 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, SR 132, Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 75.8 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
64.8 miles from Delta, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 28m drive with frequent turns across 129.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 75.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 6; US 50 / Main Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 129.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 6; US 50 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (US 6 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 51 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 6; US 50 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 6; US 50 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 6 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Turn left onto US 6 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
51 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 15 North
7
127.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 23m 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
127.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Murray
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Murray
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 75.8 mi | 1h 18m |
| SR 132 | 34.4 mi | 43m |
| Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | 15 mi | 17m |
| State Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 200 East | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 3900 South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 4500 South | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 75.8 mi, about 1h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delta, UT and Millcreek, UT.
1
Start on 100 West
78 ft
·
6 sec
·
100 West
2
Turn right onto US 6; US 50
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto US 6
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on US 6
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
200 East
5
Turn right onto SR 132
34 mi
·
43 min
·
SR 132
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 15 North
7
Merge onto I 15
76 mi
·
1 hr 18 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
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 64.8 miles from Delta, UT, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.8 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 29 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.8 miles or 1h 19m 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 1m
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 Delta, 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 Delta, UT
This is one driving day of about 129.7 miles and 2h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Delta, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 75.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64.8 mi from Delta, UT · 1h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 64.8 miles from Delta, 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 75.8 miles.
Arriving in Millcreek, UT
The final approach into Millcreek, UT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Millcreek, UT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.55 one way
$41.11 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $21.54 | $43.09 |
| premium | $4.53 | $23.14 | $46.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.64 | $57.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.9 | 0 | $13.62 | $6.23 |
| Efficient EV | 32.4 | 0 | $11.35 | $5.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.9 | 0 | $18.16 | $8.30 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Afternoon in Millcreek on Wednesday
Local time
3:34 PM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
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
19 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 28m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Delta, UT to Millcreek, UT covers 129.7 miles and takes about 2h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, SR 132, Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.8 miles from Delta, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 129.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 6; US 50 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (US 6 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 51 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Delta, UT to Millcreek, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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