Origin
East Millcreek, UT
Evening in East Millcreek on Friday
Local time
8:09 PM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Millcreek, UT to Provo, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
46.5 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Millcreek, UT
Zach LeBlanc
Provo, UT
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Trip Overview
This 46.5-mile drive from East Millcreek to Provo, Utah, is a manageable 55-minute trip, perfect for a single day. Primarily utilizing Veterans Memorial Highway and Belt Route, you'll navigate local roads with a few turns. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $7, this route offers an economical option for exploring the Mountain West region. Given its short duration and lack of designated stops, you'll have plenty of flexibility in your timing. This is a straightforward local journey, not a long-haul expedition.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 46.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 32.7 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway. This means you'll be navigating a series of local roads and potentially dealing with more frequent traffic signals and intersections. The road character will likely shift as you transition between different local thoroughfares, offering a dynamic driving experience rather than a monotonous highway cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 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 32.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 1.6 miles in near I 215 / Belt Route.
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 46.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (I 215 / Belt Route): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 215 / Belt Route
Merge onto I 215 / Belt Route toward ||4500 South, 3900 South
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward ||4500 South, 3900 South
8
10.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 15: Salt Lake City, Las Vegas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12
Toward I 15: Salt Lake City, Las Vegas
7
10.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
8
44.3 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward SR 114: Provo, Center Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 265
Toward SR 114: Provo, Center Street
6
45.7 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
US 89 / North 500 West
Turn left onto US 89 / North 500 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from East Millcreek, UT to Provo, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Las Vegas along the way.
Las Vegas
10.5 mi in
|
~12m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 32.7 mi | 35m |
| Belt Route | 8.9 mi | 9m |
| 3300 South | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Center Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 100 North | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North 500 West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 100 East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 32.7 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Millcreek, UT and Provo, UT.
1
Start on SR 171
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
3300 South
2
Continue on SR 171
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
3300 South
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 215 South
Use the slight right lane.
4
Merge onto I 215
8.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Belt Route
Toward ||4500 South, 3900 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 12
Toward I 15: Salt Lake City, Las Vegas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 15
33 mi
·
35 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 265
Toward SR 114: Provo, Center Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on West Center Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Center Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto US 89
518 ft
·
14 sec
·
North 500 West
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto 100 North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
100 North
12
Turn right onto North 100 East
479 ft
·
20 sec
·
North 100 East
13
Turn right onto Center Street
466 ft
·
28 sec
·
Center Street
14
Arrive at destination
Center Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.3 mi from East Millcreek, UT · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.3 miles from East Millcreek, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Provo, UT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Provo, UT if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.37 one way
$14.74 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $7.72 | $15.45 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.29 | $16.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.27 | $20.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.88 | $2.23 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.51 | $2.98 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Provo, UT
Evening in Provo on Friday
Local time
8:09 PM
MDT
Current temp
65°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
2 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
55m 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 East Millcreek, UT to Provo, UT covers 46.5 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Belt Route, 3300 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.3 miles from East Millcreek, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.37 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 is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 46.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (I 215 / Belt Route): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from East Millcreek, UT to Provo, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Las Vegas along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Timpanogos Cave National Monument.
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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