Origin
Millcreek, UT
Morning in Millcreek on Saturday
Local time
11:35 AM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Millcreek, UT to Summit Park, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
18.5 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
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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Summit Park, UT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Millcreek, UT to Summit Park, UT covers 18.5 miles and takes about 24m 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, 700 East, Parkview Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.4 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 14.4 mi | 15m |
| 700 East | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Parkview Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 3900 South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Maple Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Woodland Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 14.4 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Millcreek, UT and Summit Park, 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
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 140
Toward Parleys Summit
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn right
240 ft
·
9 sec
7
Turn right onto Maple Drive
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Maple Drive
8
Turn left onto Parkview Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Parkview Drive
9
Turn left onto Woodland Drive
425 ft
·
18 sec
·
Woodland Drive
10
Arrive at destination
Woodland Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 17.7 — 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.
3
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 East
Navigation decision point
Toward I 80 East
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.
7
17 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward Parleys Summit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 140
Toward Parleys Summit
4
17.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Maple Drive
Turn right onto Maple Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.93 one way
$5.86 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $3.07 | $6.15 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.30 | $6.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Summit Park, UT
Morning in Summit Park on Saturday
Local time
11:35 AM
MDT
Current temp
38°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
9 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
24m 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?
18.5 mi in 24m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.4 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near SR 71 / 700 East.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.5 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SR 71 / 700 East): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from Millcreek, UT to Summit Park, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Parleys Summit along the way.
Parleys Summit
17 mi in
|
~20m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 18.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.4 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 2.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Summit Park, 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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