Origin
Oquirrh, UT
Morning in Oquirrh on Friday
Local time
9:34 AM
MDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oquirrh, UT to Millcreek, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
12.2 mi
20 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oquirrh, UT
Zach LeBlanc
Millcreek, UT
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Trip Overview
This quick 12.2-mile journey from Oquirrh to Millcreek in Utah's Mountain West region should take about 23 minutes to complete. It's an ideal candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stops. You'll navigate primarily via 6200 South, Bangerter Highway, and 3900 South, with a modest 22% of the drive on highways. Expect a fuel cost of around $2 for this short hop. The overall feel is that of a very local, turn-heavy drive, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B within the Salt Lake Valley without a significant time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 12.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (22%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The character of this drive is decidedly 'turn-heavy local.' You'll spend most of your time on surface streets like 6200 South, Bangerter Highway, and 3900 South, with only a quarter of the route involving faster highway speeds. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 2.9 miles, also on 6200 South, indicating frequent intersections and changes in direction. This isn't a route for settling into a long, uninterrupted cruise; instead, be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with consistent engagement.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
6200 South is the longest continuous segment at about 2.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 early in the drive near Cedar Hill Road.
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 23m 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: near the start (Cedar Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Wakefield Way): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cedar Hill Road
Turn left onto Cedar Hill Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Wakefield Way
Turn right onto Wakefield Way
Navigation decision point
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward SR 154
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward SR 154
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
SR 154 / Bangerter Highway
Merge onto SR 154 / Bangerter Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
6.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
4100 South
Turn right onto 4100 South
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 6200 South | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Bangerter Highway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| 3900 South | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Cody Brotherson Parkway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Meadowbrook Expressway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 4100 South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Wakefield Way | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Cedar Hill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
6200 South
— 2.9 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oquirrh, UT and Millcreek, UT.
1
Start on Oquirrh Ridge Drive
129 ft
·
11 sec
·
Oquirrh Ridge Drive
2
Turn left onto Cedar Hill Road
244 ft
·
12 sec
·
Cedar Hill Road
3
Turn right onto Wakefield Way
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wakefield Way
4
Turn right onto 6200 South
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
6200 South
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward SR 154
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto SR 154
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Bangerter Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto 4100 South
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
4100 South
8
Continue on Cody Brotherson Parkway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Cody Brotherson Parkway
9
Continue on 4100 South
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
4100 South
10
Continue on Meadowbrook Expressway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Meadowbrook Expressway
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on 3900 South
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
3900 South
12
Arrive at destination
3900 South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.93 one way
$3.87 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.03 | $4.05 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.18 | $4.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Millcreek, UT
Morning in Millcreek on Friday
Local time
9:34 AM
MDT
Current temp
47°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
23 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
23m 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 Oquirrh, UT to Millcreek, UT covers 12.2 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 6200 South, Bangerter Highway, 3900 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.1 miles from Oquirrh, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.93 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 23m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Cedar Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Wakefield Way): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Oquirrh, UT to Millcreek, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Timpanogos Cave National Monument.
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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