How far is Payson, UT from Millcreek, UT?

The driving distance from Payson, UT to Millcreek, UT is about 54.1 miles (87 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45 miles (72.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.06 mi
00h 52m
Flight
45.03 mi
72.47 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.03 mi
Kilometers
72.47 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.06 mi
Kilometers
87 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Millcreek
Sun, Apr 19, 6:32 AM MDT
Return by in Payson
Sun, Apr 19, 7:24 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Payson
2026-04-19T05:40
Arrive Millcreek
Sun, Apr 19, 6:32 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Payson
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
American Fork
UT

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

From Payson
26.9 mi
00h 26m
To Millcreek
27.2 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SE
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    33 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    54 m · 15 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    48 m · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right

    15 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 100 North

    63 m · 11 sec · 100 North

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

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

    2071 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    50 mi · 53 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 266: 4500 South

    1587 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Murray

    93 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 4500 South

    1 km · 1 min · 4500 South

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 3900 South

    1.1 km · 1 min · 3900 South

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3900 South

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
50 mi · 93%
State Street
0.89 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.71 mi · 1%
3900 South
0.67 mi · 1%
4500 South
0.65 mi · 1%
I 15 North
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

50 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
45 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
American Fork
00h 26m from Payson
Leave By
4:46 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Payson and Mostly Sunny near Millcreek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87 km) and usually takes 00h 52m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

American Fork is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.9 miles from Payson and 27.2 miles from Millcreek.

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

The direct path is about 45 miles (72.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.44 one way or $14.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Payson and Mostly Sunny near Millcreek.

Stop Ideas Near American Fork

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

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

RAIL

Provo

20 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

44 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

44 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

95 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Payson and Millcreek. Straight-line distance: 45.03 mi (72.47 km).

Payson

#1 Payson

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

Population21,033
Coordinates40.0444000, -111.7321500
Altitude1418
CountryUnited States
Millcreek

#2 Millcreek

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population60,507
Coordinates40.6868900, -111.8754900
Altitude1306
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-111.732274, 40.044401)
End: 3900 South (-111.87549, 40.687054)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.22 L · about $7.44
Round trip
$14.87
3.82 gal · 14.44 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.44 $14.87
Mid-grade $4.23 $8.08 $16.16
Premium $4.55 $8.69 $17.38
Diesel $5.41 $10.34 $20.67

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Payson and Millcreek. The current time is 05:40:16.

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.