How far is Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT from Millcreek, UT?
The driving distance from Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT to Millcreek, UT is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (10 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Little Cottonwood Creek Valley and Millcreek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Cottonwood Creek Valley and Millcreek.
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Start on Stream View Drive
108 m · 17 sec · Stream View Drive
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Turn left onto Willow Stream Drive
732 ft · 27 sec · Willow Stream Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Creek Road
840 ft · 25 sec · Creek Road
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Turn right onto Highland Drive
2.5 mi · 5 min · Highland Drive
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Continue on Van Winkle Expressway
3 mi · 5 min · Van Winkle Expressway
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Continue on 700 East
1.2 mi · 2 min · 700 East
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Turn left onto 3900 South
1169 ft · 25 sec · 3900 South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3900 South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Cottonwood Creek Valley and Millcreek.
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.
Van Winkle Expressway
Continue on Van Winkle Expressway
2.98 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Little Cottonwood Creek Valley and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Millcreek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Little Cottonwood Creek Valley to Millcreek?
The road trip is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Holladay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Little Cottonwood Creek Valley and 3.7 miles from Millcreek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.2 miles (10 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 8:04 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.01 one way or $2.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Little Cottonwood Creek Valley and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Millcreek.
Stop Ideas Near Holladay
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub
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Provo
Ogden, Utah
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Little Cottonwood Creek Valley and Millcreek. Straight-line distance: 6.19 mi (9.96 km).
#1 Little Cottonwood Creek Valley
Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
| Population | 8,285 |
| Coordinates | 40.6043900, -111.8293800 |
| Altitude | 1409 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Millcreek
A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 60,507 |
| Coordinates | 40.6868900, -111.8754900 |
| Altitude | 1306 |
| Country | United States |
End: Millcreek (-111.87549, 40.68689)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $1.01 | $2.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $1.10 | $2.20 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $1.18 | $2.37 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $1.41 | $2.81 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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