How far is Millcreek, UT from Orem, UT?

The driving distance from Millcreek, UT to Orem, UT is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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
35.57 mi
00h 39m
Flight
28.57 mi
45.98 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.57 mi
Kilometers
45.98 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.57 mi
Kilometers
57.25 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orem
Wed, Apr 22, 9:26 PM MDT
Return by in Millcreek
Wed, Apr 22, 10:05 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Millcreek
2026-04-22T20:47
Arrive Orem
Wed, Apr 22, 9:26 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Millcreek
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Bluffdale
UT

City in Salt Lake and Utah counties in Utah, United States

From Millcreek
17.4 mi
00h 19m
To Orem
18.1 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3145 ft · 1 min · 4500 South

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 South: Las Vegas

    2115 ft · 56 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    29.4 mi · 32 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 52: 800 North

    1089 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance

    781 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Canyon Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Canyon Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · State Street

  10. 10

    Turn uturn onto State Street

    120 m · 8 sec · State Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
29.4 mi · 83%
State Street
2.13 mi · 6%
Canyon Parkway
1.27 mi · 4%
3900 South
0.67 mi · 2%
4500 South
0.6 mi · 2%
I 15 South
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

29.4 mi · 00h 32m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
28.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bluffdale
00h 19m from Millcreek
Leave By
7:12 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Millcreek and Showers And Thunderstorms near Orem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Bluffdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from Millcreek and 18.1 miles from Orem.

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

The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:12 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.87 one way or $9.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Millcreek and Showers And Thunderstorms near Orem.

Stop Ideas Near Bluffdale

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

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

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

30 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

31 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

38 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

81 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Millcreek and Orem. Straight-line distance: 28.57 mi (45.98 km).

Millcreek

#1 Millcreek

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

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

#2 Orem

The second most populous city in Utah County, Utah.

Population98,970
Coordinates40.2969000, -111.6946500
Altitude1455
CountryUnited States
Start: 3900 South (-111.87549, 40.687054)
End: South State Street (-111.694787, 40.296865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.75 L · about $4.87
Round trip
$9.73
2.5 gal · 9.5 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.87 $9.73
Mid-grade $4.23 $5.29 $10.58
Premium $4.55 $5.69 $11.37
Diesel $5.41 $6.77 $13.53

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Millcreek and Orem. The current time is 20:47:12.

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.