Origin
Murray, UT
Late night in Murray on Saturday
Local time
5:55 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Murray, UT to Canyon Rim, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
7.6 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Murray, UT
Stephen Leonardi
Canyon Rim, UT
Andrew Kelly
Trip Overview
Murray, UT to Canyon Rim, UT is 7.6 miles and takes about 13 minutes via State Street, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Utah, connecting two points in the Mountain West region. Given its brief duration and turn-heavy profile, it’s best suited for a quick local errand or a segment of a larger journey rather than a destination drive itself. Plan for frequent turns and local traffic as you navigate this straightforward urban connection.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 7.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive is primarily a turn-heavy local road experience, with no highway driving involved. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 3.5 miles along State Street. You’ll be navigating through local streets, so expect a dynamic driving environment with frequent intersections and traffic lights. The route doesn't feature long, sweeping highway segments but rather a series of urban and suburban roads that require your attention.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Street is the longest continuous segment at about 3.5 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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 4800 South.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 7.6 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (4800 South): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 89 / State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
4800 South
Turn left onto 4800 South
Navigation decision point
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 89 / State Street
Turn right onto US 89 / State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 East
Navigation decision point
Toward I 80 East
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge onto I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
6.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward 2300 East, Holladay, Millcreek
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward 2300 East, Holladay, Millcreek
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Murray, UT and Canyon Rim, UT, road signs point toward Holladay and Millcreek.
Holladay
6.8 mi in
|
~11m
Millcreek
6.8 mi in
|
~11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Street | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 3 mi | 3m |
| 2300 East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Fisher Lane | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 4800 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Street
— 3.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murray, UT and Canyon Rim, UT.
1
Start on this road
27 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto 4800 South
81 ft
·
6 sec
·
4800 South
3
Turn right onto US 89
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
State Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 80 East
5
Merge onto I 80
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward 2300 East, Holladay, Millcreek
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right
89 ft
·
1 sec
8
Turn slight right onto 2300 East
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
2300 East
9
Turn left onto Fisher Lane
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Fisher Lane
10
Turn right
288 ft
·
21 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.20 one way
$2.41 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $1.26 | $2.52 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.36 | $2.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.49 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Canyon Rim, UT
Late night in Canyon Rim on Saturday
Local time
5:55 AM
MDT
Current temp
49°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
15 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
13m 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 Murray, UT to Canyon Rim, UT covers 7.6 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Street, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, 2300 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.8 miles from Murray, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.20 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 7.6 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (4800 South): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 89 / State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Between Murray, UT and Canyon Rim, UT, road signs point toward Holladay and Millcreek.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Timpanogos Cave National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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