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Trip from Murray, UT to Centerville, UT

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

25m

Distance

20.2 mi

32 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 23m ★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m

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

Downtown Murray, UT, UT

Murray, UT

Stephen Leonardi

city in Davis County, Utah, United States

Centerville, UT

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Trip Overview

Murray, UT to Centerville, UT is 20.2 miles and takes about 25m via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, local drive entirely within Utah, connecting two communities in the Mountain West region. Given its brief distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day trip. It's a straightforward way to get from one point to another without much fuss, perfect if you're looking for efficiency over extensive sightseeing.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 20.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

25m 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

This route is characterized as a "turn-heavy local drive," meaning you'll be navigating through city streets and local roads rather than sustained highway travel. With a 0% highway share, expect frequent intersections and changes in speed limits. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, which will likely involve navigating through various neighborhoods and commercial areas. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires constant attention to your surroundings, rather than a cruise on an open road.

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 17.1 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 9 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 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 20.2 miles you will encounter 9 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 1.6 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 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.
6
1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway toward Salt Lake City

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Salt Lake City
7
18.7 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the exit toward SR 105: Parrish Lane

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 319 Toward SR 105: Parrish Lane
9
18.9 mi into trip | ~22m in

Keep slight right at fork toward SR 105 East: Parrish Lane East, Centerville

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

Use the right lane. Toward SR 105 East: Parrish Lane East, Centervi...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Murray, UT to Centerville, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Salt Lake City along the way.

Salt Lake City

1.6 mi in | ~3m | via I 15

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 17.1 mi 18m
Parrish Lane 0.9 mi 2m
4500 South 0.6 mi 1m
State Street 0.5 mi <1m
North 400 East 0.2 mi <1m
4800 South <0.1 mi <1m
100 North <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 17.1 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Murray, UT and Centerville, 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

0.5 mi · 59 sec · State Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Turn left onto SR 266

0.6 mi · 1 min · 4500 South
5

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 53 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake
6

Merge onto I 15

17 mi · 18 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 319 Toward SR 105: Parrish Lane Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight right at fork

473 ft · 11 sec
Toward SR 105 East: Parrish Lane East, Centerville Use the right lane.
9

Turn straight onto SR 105

0.9 mi · 2 min · Parrish Lane
Use the straight lane.
10

Turn right onto North 400 East

0.2 mi · 35 sec · North 400 East
11

Turn left onto 100 North

37 ft · 1 sec · 100 North
12

Arrive at destination

100 North

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.20 one way

$6.40 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $3.36 $6.71
premium $4.53 $3.60 $7.21
diesel $5.61 $4.46 $8.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.1 0 $2.12 $0.97
Efficient EV 5.1 0 $1.77 $0.81
EV Truck/SUV 8.1 0 $2.83 $1.29

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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

Night in Murray on Friday

Local time

10:41 PM

MDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Centerville, UT

Night in Centerville on Friday

Local time

10:41 PM

MDT

Current temp

65°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

25m 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 Centerville, UT covers 20.2 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Parrish Lane, 4500 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 10.1 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 $3.20 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 20.2 miles you will encounter 9 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 1.6 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from Murray, UT to Centerville, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Salt Lake City along the way.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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