This 94.2-mile drive from Hyde Park to Millcreek, Utah, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes. You'll navigate primarily via Veterans Memorial Highway and US 89, with a portion on 1000 West. With a fuel cost estimated at $15, this trip is quite budget-friendly. The route offers a straightforward journey through the Mountain West region. Given its relatively short duration and manageable distance, it's an excellent option for a day trip without the need for an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.1 miles from Hyde Park, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 94.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" for this 94.2-mile journey, with only 27% of the route utilizing highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 56.4 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway. This suggests a drive that involves more frequent turns and potentially slower speeds as you transition between local roads and highway segments. The character of the drive will likely shift between more open highway driving and navigating through local communities.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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 56.4 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 33.2 miles in near I 15; I 84 / Veterans Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 94.2 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 33.2 miles (I 15; I 84 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 81.4 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
33.2 mi into trip|~44m in|I 15; I 84 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15; I 84 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
53.9 mi into trip|~1h 5m in|I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
81.4 mi into trip|~1h 34m in|I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
89.6 mi into trip|~1h 43m in|I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
91.6 mi into trip|~1h 45m in
Take the exit toward SR 71: 700 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 125
Toward SR 71: 700 East
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
56.4 mi
59m
US 89
23.7 mi
28m
1000 West
5.6 mi
8m
700 East
2.1 mi
3m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
2 mi
2m
US 91
1.5 mi
2m
Airport Road
1.3 mi
1m
Hyde Park Lane
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 56.4 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hyde Park, UT and Millcreek, UT.
1
Start on Main Street
103 ft·10 sec·Main Street
2
Turn left onto Hyde Park Lane
0.5 mi·1 min·Hyde Park Lane
3
Enter roundabout onto Hyde Park Lane
151 ft·4 sec·Hyde Park Lane
4
Continue on Hyde Park Lane
0.2 mi·34 sec·Hyde Park Lane
5
Turn left onto US 91
1.5 mi·2 min·US 91
6
Turn right onto SR 252
1.3 mi·1 min·Airport Road
7
Turn left onto SR 252
5.6 mi·8 min·1000 West
8
Turn right onto US 89; US 91
24 mi·28 min·US 89; US 91
9
Take the exit onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business
0.4 mi·40 sec·I 15 Business; I 84 Business
10
Merge onto I 15; I 84
21 mi·21 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
27 mi·29 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
8.2 mi·8 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
2.0 mi·2 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 125Toward SR 71: 700 EastUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
345 ft·8 sec
16
Turn slight right onto SR 71
2.1 mi·3 min·700 East
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto 3900 South
0.2 mi·23 sec·3900 South
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
3900 South
Trip Plan
For this 1 hour and 50-minute drive, starting in the morning will give you ample time to reach your destination without feeling rushed. While there are no specific stops suggested, the 94.2-mile distance allows for flexibility if you decide to take a break. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longer 56.4-mile stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway, and plan your refueling accordingly. The estimated fuel cost is around $15, so monitoring this throughout your trip is simple.
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 47.1 miles from Hyde Park, UT, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.4 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 21 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.1 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 30m
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 Hyde Park, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hyde Park, UT
This is one driving day of about 94.2 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Hyde Park, 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 56.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.1 mi from Hyde Park, UT
· 58m into the drive
The midpoint is around 47.1 miles from Hyde Park, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
$12
near mile 94.2
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
One of the greatest technological achievements of the 19th century is the completion of the first transcontinental railroad across the United States. Visitors to the park can see the location of the L...
26 mi from route
~66 min detour
$20
near mile 32.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.93 one way
$29.85 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$15.65
$31.29
premium
$4.53
$16.80
$33.61
diesel
$5.61
$20.80
$41.60
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.3
0
$9.89
$4.52
Efficient EV
23.6
0
$8.24
$3.77
EV Truck/SUV
37.7
0
$13.19
$6.03
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Hyde Park, UT
Morning
in Hyde Park on Friday
Local time
8:06 AM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Millcreek, UT
Morning
in Millcreek on Friday
Local time
8:06 AM
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
5 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
1h 50m 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 Hyde Park, UT to Millcreek, UT covers 94.2 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, US 89, 1000 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.1 miles from Hyde Park, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.93 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 94.2 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 33.2 miles (I 15; I 84 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 81.4 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hyde Park, UT to Millcreek, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Timpanogos Cave National Monument and Golden Spike National Historical Park.
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.
