How far is Elk Ridge, UT from Millcreek, UT?

The driving distance from Elk Ridge, UT to Millcreek, UT is about 56.5 miles (91 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (77 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.58 mi
01h 09m
Flight
47.83 mi
76.98 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.83 mi
Kilometers
76.98 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.58 mi
Kilometers
91.05 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Millcreek
Sun, Apr 19, 12:07 AM MDT
Return by in Elk Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 1:17 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elk Ridge
2026-04-18T22:58
Arrive Millcreek
Sun, Apr 19, 12:07 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:10 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elk Ridge
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pleasant Grove
UT

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

From Elk Ridge
28.3 mi
00h 34m
To Millcreek
28.3 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elk Ridge and Millcreek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elk Ridge and Millcreek.

  1. 1

    Start on South Astor Lane

    674 ft · 35 sec · South Astor Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Alpine Drive

    101 m · 17 sec · East Alpine Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Escalante Drive

    788 ft · 39 sec · North Escalante Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Park Drive

    1608 ft · 46 sec · East Park Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Park Drive

    2004 ft · 55 sec · North Park Drive

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Elk Ridge Drive

    25 m · 2 sec · North Elk Ridge Drive

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto North Elk Ridge Drive

    2420 ft · 1 min · North Elk Ridge Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on South Elkridge Drive

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Elkridge Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Loafer Mountain Parkway

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Loafer Mountain Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1858 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    2630 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    47.3 mi · 51 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 266: 4500 South

    1587 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Murray

    93 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 4500 South

    1 km · 1 min · 4500 South

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 3900 South

    1.1 km · 1 min · 3900 South

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3900 South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elk Ridge and Millcreek.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
47.3 mi · 84%
Loafer Mountain Parkway
3.28 mi · 6%
South Elkridge Drive
1.59 mi · 3%
State Street
0.89 mi · 2%
3900 South
0.67 mi · 1%
4500 South
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

47.3 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
47.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Grove
00h 34m from Elk Ridge
Leave By
4:10 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Elk Ridge and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Millcreek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elk Ridge to Millcreek?

The road trip is about 56.5 miles (91 km) and usually takes 01h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pleasant Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Elk Ridge and 28.3 miles from Millcreek.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 47.8 miles (77 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.79 one way or $15.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elk Ridge and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Millcreek.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Grove

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pleasant Grove, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pleasant Grove.

RAIL

Provo

17 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

46 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

47 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

97 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elk Ridge and Millcreek. Straight-line distance: 47.83 mi (76.98 km).

Elk Ridge

#1 Elk Ridge

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

Population4,427
Coordinates40.0113400, -111.6768700
Altitude1632
CountryUnited States
Millcreek

#2 Millcreek

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population60,507
Coordinates40.6868900, -111.8754900
Altitude1306
CountryUnited States
Start: Elk Ridge (-111.67687, 40.01134)
End: Millcreek (-111.87549, 40.68689)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2 gal
7.56 L · about $7.79
Round trip
$15.57
4 gal · 15.12 L
Estimated CO2
17.8 kg one way
Round trip: 35.5 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.79 $15.57
Mid-grade $4.23 $8.46 $16.92
Premium $4.55 $9.10 $18.20
Diesel $5.41 $10.82 $21.65

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Utah · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Elk Ridge and Millcreek. The current time is 22:58:29.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.