How far is Highland, UT from Millcreek, UT?

The driving distance from Highland, UT to Millcreek, UT is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.6 mi
00h 30m
Flight
18.55 mi
29.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.55 mi
Kilometers
29.86 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.6 mi
Kilometers
41.2 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Millcreek
Tue, May 12, 5:31 PM MDT
Return by in Highland
Tue, May 12, 6:02 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highland
2026-05-12T17:01
Arrive Millcreek
Tue, May 12, 5:31 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Highland
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Draper
UT

The most populous city in Utah County, Utah.

From Highland
12.8 mi
00h 15m
To Millcreek
12.8 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
94°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Highland and Millcreek.

  1. 1

    Start on West 10680 North

    648 ft · 34 sec · West 10680 North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 5600 West

    2046 ft · 1 min · North 5600 West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Timpanogos Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Timpanogos Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane

  5. 5

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    16.8 mi · 18 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 266: 4500 South

    1587 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Murray

    93 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 4500 South

    1 km · 1 min · 4500 South

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 3900 South

    1.1 km · 1 min · 3900 South

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3900 South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
16.8 mi · 66%
Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane
3.73 mi · 15%
Timpanogos Highway
1.32 mi · 5%
State Street
0.89 mi · 3%
I 15 North
0.67 mi · 3%
3900 South
0.67 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

16.8 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
18.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Draper
00h 15m from Highland
Leave By
7:30 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Highland and Sunny near Millcreek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Highland to Millcreek?

The road trip is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Draper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Highland and 12.8 miles from Millcreek.

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

The direct path is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.50 one way or $7.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Highland and Sunny near Millcreek.

Stop Ideas Near Draper

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Draper, 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 Draper.

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

27 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

27 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

37 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

78 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Highland and Millcreek. Straight-line distance: 18.55 mi (29.86 km).

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#1 Highland

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

Population17,989
Coordinates40.4254800, -111.7944700
Altitude1518
CountryUnited States
Millcreek

#2 Millcreek

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population60,507
Coordinates40.6868900, -111.8754900
Altitude1306
CountryUnited States
Start: West 10680 North (-111.794706, 40.425901)
End: 3900 South (-111.87549, 40.687054)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.42 L · about $3.50
Round trip
$7.01
1.8 gal · 6.84 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.50 $7.01
Mid-grade $4.23 $3.81 $7.62
Premium $4.55 $4.09 $8.19
Diesel $5.41 $4.87 $9.74

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Highland and Millcreek. The current time is 17:01:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.