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Trip from Riverdale, UT to Millcreek, UT

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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 42m ★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Riverdale, UT, UT

Riverdale, UT

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city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

Millcreek, UT

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Trip Overview

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 .

Drive Character

Expect a 45m drive with frequent turns across 39.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Riverdale Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Route Complexity 1/10

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.

Main Roads

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.

Longest stretch: Riverdale Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Riverdale, UT and Millcreek, UT.

1

Start on 1050 West

49 ft · 9 sec · 1050 West
2

Turn left onto Riverdale Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Riverdale Road
3

Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City

0.3 mi · 45 sec · I 15 South: Salt Lake City
4

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

26 mi · 27 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
5

Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

8.2 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
6

Keep slight right to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

2.0 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7

Take the exit slight right toward SR 71: 700 East

0.2 mi · 28 sec · SR 71: 700 East
8

Keep slight right

344 ft · 8 sec
9

Turn slight right onto 700 East

2.1 mi · 3 min · 700 East
10

Turn right onto 3900 South

0.2 mi · 24 sec · 3900 South
11

Arrive at your destination

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 19.9 miles from Riverdale, UT, or about 22m into the drive.

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.

Before You Leave

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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.

At 39.8 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.9 mi from Riverdale, UT · 22m into the drive

city in Davis County, Utah, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

North Salt Lake, UT

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Murray, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

North Salt Lake, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.9 miles from Riverdale, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Millcreek, UT

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.31 one way

$12.61 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Riverdale, UT

Night in Riverdale on Wednesday

Local time

11:27 PM

MDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Millcreek, UT

Night in Millcreek on Wednesday

Local time

11:27 PM

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

2 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

45m 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 Riverdale, UT to Millcreek, UT covers 39.8 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Riverdale Road, I 15 South, Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.9 miles from Riverdale, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.31 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.
The drive from Riverdale, UT to Millcreek, UT is easy. At 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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.
The route from Riverdale, UT to Millcreek, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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