How far is Millcreek, UT from Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT?
The driving distance from Millcreek, UT to Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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 Millcreek and Little Cottonwood Creek Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Millcreek and Little Cottonwood Creek Valley.
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Start on 3900 South
1107 ft · 28 sec · 3900 South
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Turn right onto 700 East
1.3 mi · 2 min · 700 East
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Continue on Van Winkle Expressway
3 mi · 5 min · Van Winkle Expressway
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Continue on Highland Drive
2.5 mi · 5 min · Highland Drive
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Turn left onto Creek Road
840 ft · 28 sec · Creek Road
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Turn left onto Willow Stream Drive
732 ft · 27 sec · Willow Stream Drive
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Turn right onto Stream View Drive
108 m · 12 sec · Stream View Drive
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec · Stream View Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Millcreek and Little Cottonwood Creek Valley.
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 Millcreek and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Little Cottonwood Creek Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Millcreek to Little Cottonwood Creek Valley?
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 Millcreek and 3.7 miles from Little Cottonwood Creek Valley.
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 Millcreek and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Little Cottonwood Creek Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Holladay
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Millcreek and Little Cottonwood Creek Valley. Straight-line distance: 6.19 mi (9.96 km).
#1 Millcreek
A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 60,507 |
| Coordinates | 40.6868900, -111.8754900 |
| Altitude | 1306 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Little Cottonwood Creek Valley (-111.82938, 40.60439)
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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