Origin
Millcreek, UT
Afternoon in Millcreek on Sunday
Local time
1:53 PM
MDT
Current temp
40°F
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25m
Distance
19.5 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Millcreek, UT
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Centerville, UT
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If you are looking for a quick connection between Millcreek and Centerville, this 19.5-mile trip is an ideal candidate for a single-day journey. You can expect to spend about 25 minutes behind the wheel, making it a highly efficient transit within the Mountain West region. Navigating this route requires a budget of roughly $3 for fuel, which keeps it very affordable for a casual outing. Since the entire trip is a short, local drive, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations. You will primarily utilize a combination of Veterans Memorial Highway, Parrish Lane, and State Street to reach your destination. It is a straightforward commute that provides total flexibility for your schedule.
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
9.7 miles from Millcreek, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate haul, as this route contains no highway-exclusive stretches. You will spend the majority of your time navigating local surface streets, which keeps the driving experience engaging and active. The longest uninterrupted portion of your journey covers 15.3 miles along the Veterans Memorial Highway. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, you should prepare for frequent turns and varied traffic patterns. It is a practical path that moves you through the urban landscape efficiently without the high-speed isolation of a major freeway.
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 0.7 miles in near US 89 / State Street.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 19.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (US 89 / State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto US 89 / State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway toward Salt Lake City
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 105: Parrish Lane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 105 East: Parrish Lane East, Centerville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto 100 North
Navigation decision point
On the drive from Millcreek, UT to Centerville, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Salt Lake City along the way.
Salt Lake City
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 15.3 mi | 16m |
| Parrish Lane | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 3900 South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 3300 South | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North 400 East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 100 North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Millcreek, UT and Centerville, UT.
Start on 3900 South
Turn right onto US 89
Turn left onto SR 171
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 15
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto SR 105
Turn right onto North 400 East
Turn left onto 100 North
Arrive at destination
Since this is a quick 25-minute drive, you have the advantage of total scheduling freedom, allowing you to depart whenever it suits your needs best. You do not need to plan for any formal stops along the way, as the 19.5-mile distance is easily manageable in one go. Keep in mind that because this route is turn-heavy, paying close attention to your navigation as you transition between Veterans Memorial Highway and local roads like Parrish Lane will prevent any missed exits. Fueling up beforehand for your $3 budget is the only real preparation required before hitting the road. Enjoy the simplicity of this short transit and the ease of reaching Centerville without the stress of a long-haul itinerary.
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 19.5 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.7 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Centerville, UT than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Millcreek, 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 Millcreek, UT
This is one driving day of about 19.5 miles and 25m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.7 mi from Millcreek, UT · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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 19.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 9.7 miles from Millcreek, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Centerville, 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 Centerville, UT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$3.09 one way
$6.18 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $3.25 | $6.50 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.48 | $6.95 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Millcreek on Sunday
Local time
1:53 PM
MDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Centerville on Sunday
Local time
1:53 PM
MDT
Current temp
44°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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