Trip from Murray, UT to American Fork, UT

Q: How long is the trip from Murray, UT to American Fork, UT?

The drive from Murray, UT to American Fork, UT covers 24.5 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Main Street, State Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 12.2 miles from Murray, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.88 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Murray, UT to American Fork, UT?

The route from Murray, UT to American Fork, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

30m

Distance

24.5 mi

39 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min

4 AM

0h 28m ★

6 AM

0h 31m

8 AM

0h 36m

10 AM

0h 32m

12 PM

0h 32m

3 PM

0h 33m

5 PM

0h 35m

8 PM

0h 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This 24.5-mile drive from Murray, UT to American Fork, UT is a short hop, easily completed in about 30 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll navigate primarily on Veterans Memorial Highway and Main Street, with State Street also playing a role. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, this route offers a straightforward journey within the Mountain West region. Given its brief duration, it's ideal for those looking for a quick transit between these Utah locales without a significant time commitment.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 24.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this 24.5-mile stretch, with 0% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 21 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway. This drive is characterized by its frequent changes in direction and local road feel, rather than sustained highway cruising. As you progress, you’ll likely transition from a more arterial road feel to more of a main street experience as you approach your destination.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 12 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 21 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 4800 South.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 24.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.

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 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 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.

5

1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward I 15 South: Las Vegas

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas

8

23 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit toward SR 145: American Fork, Main Street

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. Exit 278 Toward SR 145: American Fork, Main Street

9

23.1 mi into trip | ~27m in

Keep slight left at fork toward American Fork, Main Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward American Fork, Main Street

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway	21 mi	22m
Main Street	1.3 mi	3m
State Street	0.8 mi	1m
5300 South	0.7 mi	1m
4800 South	<0.1 mi	<1m
100 East	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 21 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Murray, UT and American Fork, 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 Vegas Use the left lane.

6

Merge onto I 15

21 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 14 sec

Exit 278 Toward SR 145: American Fork, Main Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 20 sec

Toward American Fork, Main Street Use the straight lane.

9

Merge onto SR 145

179 ft · 2 sec · Main Street

10

Continue on SR 145

1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

11

Turn left onto SR 74

44 ft · 1 sec · 100 East

Use the left lane.

12

Arrive at destination

SR 74

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.88 one way

$7.76 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$4.07	$8.14
premium	$4.53	$4.37	$8.74
diesel	$5.61	$5.41	$10.82

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	7.4	$2.57	$1.18
Efficient EV	6.1	$2.14	$0.98
EV Truck/SUV	9.8	$3.43	$1.57

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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

Evening in Murray on Thursday

Local time

6:02 PM

MDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

American Fork, UT

Evening in American Fork on Thursday

Local time

6:02 PM

MDT

Current temp

45°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

19 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

30m 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.

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