Origin
Mapleton, UT
Night in Mapleton on Thursday
Local time
10:02 PM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mapleton, UT to Murray, UT
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
56m
Distance
47 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mapleton, UT
Hao Ma
Murray, UT
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Mapleton, UT to Murray, UT covers 47 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, State Street, 400 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 47 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 47 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 39.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in near SR 77 / 400 South.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (SR 77 / 400 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
3.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
SR 77 / 400 South
Turn left onto SR 77 / 400 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
45.1 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward SR 173: 5300 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 300
Toward SR 173: 5300 South
8
45.5 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 173: Murray, 5300 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward SR 173: Murray, 5300 South
7
47 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Turn right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 39.6 mi | 42m |
| State Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| 400 South | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Maple Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| 5300 South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 1600 West | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 4800 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 39.6 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mapleton, UT and Murray, UT.
1
Start on Maple Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Street
2
Turn right onto US 89
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
1600 West
3
Continue on US 89
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
State Street
4
Continue on US 89
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn left onto SR 77
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
400 South
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake
7
Merge onto I 15
40 mi
·
42 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 300
Toward SR 173: 5300 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
344 ft
·
10 sec
Toward SR 173: Murray, 5300 South
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto SR 173
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
5300 South
11
Turn left onto US 89
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto 4800 South
81 ft
·
4 sec
·
4800 South
Use the right lane.
13
Turn right
27 ft
·
1 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.5 mi from Mapleton, UT · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Arriving in Murray, UT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Murray, UT if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.45 one way
$14.90 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $7.81 | $15.61 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.38 | $16.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.38 | $20.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.11 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.58 | $3.01 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Murray, UT
Night in Murray on Thursday
Local time
10:02 PM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
56m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Mapleton, UT to Murray, UT covers 47 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, State Street, 400 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.5 miles from Mapleton, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.45 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (SR 77 / 400 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Mapleton, UT to Murray, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Timpanogos Cave National Monument.
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