Trip from Millcreek, UT to Blanding, UT

Drive Time

6h 1m

Distance

303.6 mi

489 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$47

one way

Trip Overview

The drive from Millcreek, UT to Blanding, UT covers 303.6 miles and takes about 6h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on State Street, 4500 South, I 15 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.53 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

151.8 miles from Millcreek, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 1m drive with frequent turns across 303.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Street Unavailable Refreshing
4500 South Unavailable Refreshing
I 15 South Unavailable Refreshing
Veterans Memorial Highway Unavailable Refreshing
US 6 East Unavailable Refreshing
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway Unavailable Refreshing
West Highway Drive Unavailable Refreshing
East Main Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: State Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 3900 South

0.7 mi · 1 min · 3900 South
2

Turn left onto State Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · State Street
3

Turn right onto 4500 South

0.6 mi · 1 min · 4500 South
4

Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 South: Las Vegas

0.4 mi · 56 sec · I 15 South: Las Vegas
5

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

43 mi · 46 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
6

Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price

0.4 mi · 52 sec · US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price
7

Keep slight left to continue on US 6 East: Price

0.2 mi · 24 sec · US 6 East: Price
8

Merge slight left onto US 6 East: Price

0.2 mi · 16 sec · US 6 East: Price
9

Continue straight

3.7 mi · 5 min
10

Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

33 mi · 39 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
11

Continue on State Street

0.7 mi · 58 sec · State Street
12

Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

35 mi · 42 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
13

Continue on West Highway Drive

0.5 mi · 50 sec · West Highway Drive
14

Continue on East Main Street

1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
15

Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

76 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
16

Take the exit slight right toward US 191: Crescent Junction, Moab

0.3 mi · 38 sec · US 191: Crescent Junction, Moab
17

Keep slight right to continue on Arches, Dead Horse Point, Canyonlands

27 mi · 31 min · Arches, Dead Horse Point, Canyonlands
18

Keep slight right to continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

2.1 mi · 3 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
19

Turn straight onto Main Street

77 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Main Street
20

Continue on East Center Street

0.2 mi · 40 sec · East Center Street
21

Turn left onto South 100 West

390 ft · 17 sec · South 100 West
22

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 151.8 miles from Millcreek, UT, or about 3h into the drive.

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 80 miles or 1h 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 151.8 miles or 3h in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 56m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blanding, UT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Millcreek, 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 Millcreek, UT

This is one driving day of about 303.6 miles and 6h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Millcreek, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 151.8 mi from Millcreek, UT · 3h into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Payson, UT

152 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

Spanish Fork, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Payson, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 151.8 miles from Millcreek, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Blanding, UT

The final approach into Blanding, 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 Blanding, 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

$46.53 one way

$93.06 round trip

$3.89/gal 25.4 MPG avg 106 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.23 $50.57 $101.14
premium $4.55 $54.37 $108.75
diesel $5.41 $64.69 $129.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$47

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$72–$97

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 106.2 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 91.1 1 $31.88 $14.57
Efficient EV 75.9 0 $26.57 $12.14
EV Truck/SUV 121.4 1 $42.50 $19.43

Gas CO2

106 kg

EV CO2

36 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Millcreek, UT

Morning in Millcreek on Saturday

Local time

7:33 AM

MDT

Current temp

40°F

Forecast unavailable right now

MDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Blanding, UT

Morning in Blanding on Saturday

Local time

7:33 AM

MDT

Current temp

40°F

Forecast unavailable right now

MDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

39°F

Payson, UT

152 mi in

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

6h 1m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Millcreek, UT to Blanding, UT covers 303.6 miles and takes about 6h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Street, 4500 South, I 15 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 151.8 miles from Millcreek, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.53 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

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