Origin
Murray, UT
Afternoon in Murray on Saturday
Local time
2:02 PM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Murray, UT to Bluffdale, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
15.5 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Murray, UT
Stephen Leonardi
Bluffdale, UT
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Trip Overview
Murray, UT to Bluffdale, UT is 15.5 miles and takes about 20m via Veterans Memorial Highway and Bangerter Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive within the Mountain West region, connecting two points in Utah. Given its brief duration and minimal highway travel, it's best suited for a quick commute or a small leg of a larger journey. You'll be navigating local roads for the most part, so expect typical urban or suburban driving conditions. Plan for this to be a single-day endeavor with plenty of time to spare.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 9.7 mi | 10m |
| Bangerter Highway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 5300 South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Redwood Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Camp Williams Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 14400 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 4800 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 9.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murray, UT and Bluffdale, 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
9.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 289
Toward SR 154: Bangerter Highway
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward SR 154: Riverton, Bluffdale
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto SR 154
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Bangerter Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 3
Toward SR 68: Redwood Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
270 ft
·
9 sec
Toward SR 68
12
Turn left onto SR 68
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Redwood Road
13
Continue on SR 68
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Camp Williams Road
14
Turn left onto 14400 South
235 ft
·
6 sec
·
14400 South
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto 1700 West
63 ft
·
1 sec
·
1700 West
16
Arrive at destination
1700 West
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 15.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
7
11.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward SR 154: Bangerter Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 289
Toward SR 154: Bangerter Highway
9
11.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 154: Riverton, Bluffdale
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward SR 154: Riverton, Bluffdale
7
14.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward SR 68: Redwood Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 3
Toward SR 68: Redwood Road
7
15.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
14400 South
Turn left onto 14400 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.46 one way
$4.91 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.57 | $5.15 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Bluffdale, UT
Afternoon in Bluffdale on Saturday
Local time
2:02 PM
MDT
Current temp
59°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
5 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
20m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on surface streets for the entire 15.5 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. You'll primarily use Veterans Memorial Highway and Bangerter Highway, transitioning to State Street as you approach your destination. Expect frequent intersections and traffic lights, typical of urban and suburban environments, rather than long stretches of open highway. This route demands your attention to navigation and traffic signals.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.7 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 around 0.8 miles in near SR 173 / 5300 South.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 15.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (SR 173 / 5300 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 15.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bluffdale, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (SR 173 / 5300 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bluffdale, UT before heading back.
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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