Origin
South Jordan Heights, UT
Afternoon in South Jordan Heights on Saturday
Local time
2:38 PM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Jordan Heights, UT to Millcreek, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
13.2 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Jordan Heights, UT
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Millcreek, UT
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Trip Overview
The drive from South Jordan Heights, UT to Millcreek, UT covers 13.2 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, 10600 South, State Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.09 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 7.3 mi | 7m |
| 10600 South | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 10400 South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 3900 South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Jordan Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 4500 South | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Miners Mile | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 7.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Jordan Heights, UT and Millcreek, UT.
1
Start on Temple View Drive
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Temple View Drive
2
At end of road, turn right onto SR 151
164 ft
·
10 sec
·
Miners Mile
3
Turn sharp left onto SR 151
265 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Jordan Parkway
4
Continue on SR 151
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
10400 South
5
Continue on SR 151
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Miners Mile
6
Continue on SR 151
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
10400 South
Use the left lane.
7
Turn straight onto SR 151
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Jordan Parkway
8
Continue on SR 151
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
10400 South
9
Continue on SR 151
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Jordan Parkway
10
Continue on SR 151
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
10515 South
11
Continue on SR 151
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
10600 South
12
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake
Use the left lane.
13
Merge onto I 15
7.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 301
Toward SR 266: 4500 South
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
306 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Murray
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto SR 266
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
4500 South
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto US 89
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
18
Turn right onto 3900 South
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
3900 South
19
Arrive at destination
3900 South
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 10.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 151 / Miners Mile
At end of road, turn right onto SR 151 / Miners Mile
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 151 / South Jordan Parkway
Turn sharp left onto SR 151 / South Jordan Parkway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway toward Salt Lake City
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Salt Lake City
7
10.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward SR 266: 4500 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 301
Toward SR 266: 4500 South
8
10.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Murray
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Murray
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.09 one way
$4.18 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.19 | $4.39 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.35 | $4.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Afternoon in Millcreek on Saturday
Local time
2:38 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
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m 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?
13.2 mi in 19m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.3 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 151 / Miners Mile.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 13.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 151 / Miners Mile): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 151 / South Jordan Parkway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial 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.
Between South Jordan Heights, UT and Millcreek, UT, road signs point toward Salt Lake City and Murray.
Salt Lake City
3.3 mi in
|
~6m
|
via I 15
Murray
10.9 mi in
|
~14m
About the Cities
Arriving in Millcreek, UT
Full guide →Millcreek is a city in Wasatch Range of Utah.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 13.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Millcreek, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.1 miles (SR 151 / Miners Mile): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 151 / South Jordan Parkway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Millcreek, UT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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