The drive from Murray, UT to Nibley, UT covers 164.7 miles and takes about 2h 57m 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, I 70 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 111.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
82.3 miles from Murray, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 25m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 57m. Total distance: 164.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 57m drive with frequent turns across 164.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 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 111.1 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 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 4800 South.
Driving Effort6/10
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 164.7 miles you will encounter 15 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; at 0.8 miles (SR 173 / 5300 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 114.1 miles (US 50 / State Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These 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
0.8 mi into trip|~1m in|SR 173 / 5300 South
Turn right onto SR 173 / 5300 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
114.1 mi into trip|~1h 57m in|US 50 / State Street
Turn right onto US 50 / State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
145.4 mi into trip|~2h 36m in
Take the exit toward I 70 West: Richfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 70 West: Richfield
6
164.6 mi into trip|~2h 57m in
Turn right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
111.1 mi
1h 51m
State Street
25.1 mi
30m
I 70
16.5 mi
15m
Main Street
4.2 mi
6m
SR 24
2.4 mi
2m
West Main Street
1.9 mi
2m
5300 South
0.7 mi
1m
US 50
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 111.1 mi, about 1h 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murray, UT and Nibley, UT.
1
Start on this road
27 ft·7 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto 4800 South
81 ft·4 sec·4800 South
3
Turn left onto US 89
0.8 mi·1 min·State Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto SR 173
0.7 mi·1 min·5300 South
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·56 sec
Toward I 15 South: Las VegasUse the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 15
111 mi·1 hr 51 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·29 sec
Exit 188Toward US 50 East: Scipio
8
Turn left onto US 50
0.7 mi·1 min·US 50
9
Turn right onto US 50
24 mi·29 min·State Street
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto SR 260
4.2 mi·6 min·Main Street
11
At end of road, turn right onto SR 24
2.4 mi·2 min·SR 24
12
Turn right onto SR 259
0.3 mi·30 sec·SR 259
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Toward I 70 West: Richfield
14
Merge onto I 70; US 89
16 mi·15 min·I 70; US 89
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward Elsinore, Monroe
16
Turn left onto SR 258
309 ft·5 sec·Elsinore Road
17
Continue on SR 258
1.9 mi·2 min·West Main Street
18
Turn right
191 ft·8 sec
Use the right lane.
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 82.3 miles from Murray, UT, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 36 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.3 miles or 1h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nibley, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Murray, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Murray, UT
This is one driving day of about 164.7 miles and 2h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Murray, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 111.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 82.3 mi from Murray, UT
· 1h 25m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and...
7 mi from route
~19 min detour
$12
near mile 22.7
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.10 one way
$52.20 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg58 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$27.36
$54.71
premium
$4.53
$29.38
$58.76
diesel
$5.61
$36.36
$72.73
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
49.4
0
$17.29
$7.91
Efficient EV
41.2
0
$14.41
$6.59
EV Truck/SUV
65.9
0
$23.06
$10.54
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Murray, UT
Morning
in Murray on Saturday
Local time
9:37 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Nibley, UT
Morning
in Nibley on Saturday
Local time
9:37 AM
MDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 57m 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 Nibley, UT covers 164.7 miles and takes about 2h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, State Street, I 70. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 82.3 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 $26.10 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 164.7 miles you will encounter 15 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; at 0.8 miles (SR 173 / 5300 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 114.1 miles (US 50 / State Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Murray, UT to Nibley, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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.
