Origin
Millcreek, UT
Afternoon in Millcreek on Saturday
Local time
12:48 PM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Millcreek, UT to Park City, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
29.1 mi
47 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Millcreek, UT to Park City, UT covers 29.1 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, SR 224, 700 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.1 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 19.1 mi | 20m |
| SR 224 | 6.7 mi | 12m |
| 700 East | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| 3900 South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Park Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 19.1 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Millcreek, UT and Park City, UT.
1
Start on 3900 South
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
3900 South
2
Turn left onto SR 71
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
700 East
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 80 East
4
Merge onto I 80
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 145
Toward SR 224 South: Kimball Junction, Park City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
253 ft
·
9 sec
Toward SR 224 South: Kimball Junction, Park City, Canyons, Deer Valley
7
Turn right onto SR 224
6.7 mi
·
12 min
·
SR 224
Use the straight lane.
8
Arrive at destination
Park Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 22.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 71 / 700 East
Turn left onto SR 71 / 700 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge onto I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
21.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward SR 224 South: Kimball Junction, Park City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 145
Toward SR 224 South: Kimball Junction, Park Cit...
6
22.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 224 South: Kimball Junction, Park City, Canyons, Deer Valley
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 224 South: Kimball Junction, Park Cit...
5
22.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
SR 224
Turn right onto SR 224
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.61 one way
$9.22 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $4.83 | $9.67 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.42 | $12.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.06 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Park City, UT
Afternoon in Park City on Saturday
Local time
12:48 PM
MDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
10 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
39m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
29.1 mi in 39m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.1 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 6 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 2.6 miles (I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Millcreek, UT and Park City, UT, road signs point toward Canyons and Deer Valley.
Canyons
22.4 mi in
|
~26m
Deer Valley
22.4 mi in
|
~26m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 29.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.1 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SR 71 / 700 East): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Park City, UT before heading back.
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.
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