Origin
Riverdale, UT
Night in Riverdale on Wednesday
Local time
11:27 PM
MDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
45m
Distance
39.8 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Riverdale, UT
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Millcreek, UT
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The drive from Riverdale, UT to Millcreek, UT covers 39.8 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Riverdale Road, I 15 South, Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.31 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
19.9 miles from Riverdale, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .
Expect a 45m drive with frequent turns across 39.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Riverdale, UT to Millcreek, UT is easy. At 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Riverdale, UT to Millcreek, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Riverdale Road | — | — |
| I 15 South | — | — |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Dwight D | — | — |
| SR 71 | — | — |
| 700 East | — | — |
| 3900 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Riverdale, UT and Millcreek, UT.
Start on 1050 West
Turn left onto Riverdale Road
Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Take the exit slight right toward SR 71: 700 East
Keep slight right
Turn slight right onto 700 East
Turn right onto 3900 South
Arrive at your destination
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 39.8 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.9 miles or 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Millcreek, UT than in the middle of the route.
Have your navigation ready before leaving Riverdale, UT.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Riverdale, UT
This is one driving day of about 39.8 miles and 45m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.9 mi from Riverdale, UT · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.9 miles from Riverdale, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Millcreek, UT if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$6.31 one way
$12.61 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $6.61 | $13.22 |
| premium | $4.53 | $7.10 | $14.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.79 | $17.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.18 | $1.91 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.48 | $1.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.57 | $2.55 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Night in Riverdale on Wednesday
Local time
11:27 PM
MDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Millcreek on Wednesday
Local time
11:27 PM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
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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