How far is Millcreek, UT from Kearns, UT?

The driving distance from Millcreek, UT to Kearns, UT is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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
7.84 mi
00h 15m
Flight
6.6 mi
10.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.6 mi
Kilometers
10.62 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.84 mi
Kilometers
12.61 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kearns
Tue, May 5, 8:35 AM MDT
Return by in Millcreek
Tue, May 5, 8:51 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Millcreek
2026-05-05T08:19
Arrive Kearns
Tue, May 5, 8:35 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:58 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Millcreek
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
Taylorsville
UT

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

From Millcreek
3.9 mi
00h 07m
To Kearns
3.9 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tuesday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 3900 South

    1.1 km · 1 min · 3900 South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 4500 South

    1 mi · 2 min · 4500 South

  4. 4

    Continue on Taylorsville Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Taylorsville Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on 4700 South

    2.7 mi · 5 min · 4700 South

  6. 6

    Continue on 4715 South

    2736 ft · 1 min · 4715 South

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 4420 West

    2648 ft · 2 min · 4420 West

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 5015 South

    9 m · 1 sec · 5015 South

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5015 South

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
115.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
4700 South
2.71 mi · 35%
Taylorsville Expressway
1.51 mi · 19%
4500 South
1.05 mi · 13%
State Street
0.88 mi · 11%
3900 South
0.67 mi · 9%
4715 South
0.52 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

4700 South

Continue on 4700 South

2.71 mi · 00h 05m

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 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
6.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Taylorsville
00h 07m from Millcreek
Leave By
7:58 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Millcreek and Scattered Rain Showers near Kearns.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

Taylorsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Millcreek and 3.9 miles from Kearns.

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

The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:58 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.09 one way or $2.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Millcreek and Scattered Rain Showers near Kearns.

Stop Ideas Near Taylorsville

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

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

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

11 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

11 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

54 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

62 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Millcreek and Kearns. Straight-line distance: 6.6 mi (10.62 km).

Millcreek

#1 Millcreek

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population60,507
Coordinates40.6868900, -111.8754900
Altitude1306
CountryUnited States
Kearns

#2 Kearns

Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

Population35,731
Coordinates40.6599500, -111.9963300
Altitude1380
CountryUnited States
Start: Millcreek (-111.87549, 40.68689)
End: Kearns (-111.99633, 40.65995)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
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.

One-way fuel
0.28 gal
1.05 L · about $1.09
Round trip
$2.18
0.56 gal · 2.1 L
Estimated CO2
2.5 kg one way
Round trip: 5 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.09 $2.18
Mid-grade $4.23 $1.18 $2.37
Premium $4.55 $1.27 $2.55
Diesel $5.41 $1.52 $3.03

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Millcreek and Kearns. The current time is 08:19:58.

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.