Origin
Millcreek, UT
Afternoon in Millcreek on Sunday
Local time
4:48 PM
MDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Millcreek, UT to Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT
Drive Time
13m
Distance
7.3 mi
12 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
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6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Millcreek, UT
Quang Vuong
Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT
Matthew Montrone
Trip Overview
The drive from Millcreek, UT to Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, 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 Millcreek, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Millcreek, UT to Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT covers 7.3 miles and takes about 13m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Van Winkle Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 0.2 miles in near SR 71 / 700 East.
Route Complexity
4/10
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 0.2 miles (SR 71 / 700 East): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (Creek Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles (Willow Stream Drive): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 71 / 700 East
Turn right onto SR 71 / 700 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
6.9 mi into trip
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~12m in
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Creek Road
Turn left onto Creek Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
7.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Willow Stream Drive
Turn left onto Willow Stream Drive
Navigation decision point
5
7.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Stream View Drive
Turn right onto Stream View Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Van Winkle Expressway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Highland Drive | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| 700 East | 1.3 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 |
Longest stretch:
Van Winkle Expressway
— 3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Millcreek, UT and Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT.
1
Start on 3900 South
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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3900 South
2
Turn right onto SR 71
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
700 East
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on SR 71
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Van Winkle Expressway
Use the none lane.
4
Continue on SR 152
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Highland Drive
Use the none lane.
5
Turn left onto Creek Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Creek Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto Willow Stream Drive
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Willow Stream Drive
7
Turn right onto Stream View Drive
355 ft
·
12 sec
·
Stream View Drive
8
Arrive at destination
3 ft
·
Stream View Drive
Trip Plan
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 3.7 miles from Millcreek, UT, or about 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3 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 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 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, 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 7.3 miles and 13m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Van Winkle Expressway for about 3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 3.7 mi from Millcreek, UT · 6m 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 7.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 3.7 miles from Millcreek, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT
The final approach into Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, 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 Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, 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
$1.16 one way
$2.31 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT
Afternoon in Little Cottonwood Creek Valley on Sunday
Local time
4:48 PM
MDT
Current temp
62°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
22 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
13m 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 Millcreek, UT to Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT covers 7.3 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Van Winkle Expressway, Highland Drive, 700 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.7 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 $1.16 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 straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SR 71 / 700 East): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (Creek Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles (Willow Stream Drive): Navigation decision point.
The route from Millcreek, UT to Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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