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13m
Distance
7.3 mi
12 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
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Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT
Matthew Montrone
Millcreek, UT
Quang Vuong
The drive from Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT to Millcreek, UT covers 7.3 miles and takes about 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Van Winkle Expressway, Highland Drive, 700 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3 miles on Van Winkle Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.16 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
3.7 miles from Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .
The drive from Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT to Millcreek, UT covers 7.3 miles and takes about 13m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Willow Stream Drive.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Willow Stream Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Creek Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (Highland Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Willow Stream Drive
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Creek Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn right onto Highland Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto 3900 South
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Van Winkle Expressway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Highland Drive | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| 700 East | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 3900 South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Creek Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Willow Stream Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Stream View Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT and Millcreek, UT.
Start on Stream View Drive
Turn left onto Willow Stream Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Creek Road
Turn right onto Highland Drive
Continue on SR 152
Continue on SR 71
Turn left onto 3900 South
Arrive at destination
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.
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 7.3 miles or 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 3.7 miles or 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Millcreek, UT than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT
This is one driving day of about 7.3 miles and 13m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 3.7 mi from Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT · 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
4 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.
A short stop after about 7.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 3.7 miles from Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$1.16 one way
$2.31 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $1.22 | $2.43 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.30 | $2.60 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $1.62 | $3.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.64 | $0.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Little Cottonwood Creek Valley on Sunday
Local time
4:48 PM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Millcreek on Sunday
Local time
4:48 PM
MDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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