Trip from Murray, UT to Ephraim, UT

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

2h 7m

Distance

110.3 mi

178 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

1h 58m ★

6 AM

2h 8m

8 AM

2h 26m

10 AM

2h 14m

12 PM

2h 12m

3 PM

2h 15m

5 PM

2h 25m

8 PM

2h 2m

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

The drive from Murray, UT to Ephraim, UT covers 110.3 miles and takes about 2h 7m 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, 100 North, 15950 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 74.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.48 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.

Midpoint

55.2 miles from Murray, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 7m. Total distance: 110.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 7m drive with frequent turns across 110.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 14 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 74.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 4800 South.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 7m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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

5

1.9 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

5

76.4 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in

Take the exit toward SR 132

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 225 Toward SR 132

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway	74.4 mi	1h 16m
100 North	20.9 mi	28m
15950 North	6.9 mi	8m
US 89	4.7 mi	6m
State Street	0.8 mi	1m
5300 South	0.7 mi	1m
Main Street	0.7 mi	1m
400 East	0.4 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 74.4 mi, about 1h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

74 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec

Exit 225 Toward SR 132

8

Turn sharp left onto SR 132

21 mi · 28 min · 100 North

9

Continue on SR 132

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street

10

Turn right onto SR 132

0.4 mi · 54 sec · 400 East

11

Continue on SR 132

6.9 mi · 8 min · 15950 North

12

Turn right onto US 89

4.7 mi · 6 min · US 89

13

Turn left onto SR 290

238 ft · 8 sec · Center Street

14

Arrive at destination

SR 290

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 55.2 miles from Murray, UT, or about 59m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.4 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 24 miles or 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 55.2 miles or 59m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ephraim, 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 110.3 miles and 2h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Murray, UT.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 74.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 55.2 mi from Murray, UT · 59m into the drive

city in Utah County, Utah, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Spanish Fork, UT

55 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Lehi, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Spanish Fork, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.2 miles from Murray, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.4 miles.

Arriving in Ephraim, UT

The final approach into Ephraim, UT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Ephraim, UT.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

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 ~18 min detour $12 near mile 26.6

Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.48 one way

$34.96 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$18.32	$36.64
premium	$4.53	$19.68	$39.35
diesel	$5.61	$24.35	$48.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	33.1	$11.58	$5.29
Efficient EV	27.6	$9.65	$4.41
EV Truck/SUV	44.1	$15.44	$7.06

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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

Late night in Murray on Friday

Local time

12:27 AM

MDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ephraim, UT

Late night in Ephraim on Friday

Local time

12:27 AM

MDT

Current temp

64°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 7m 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 Ephraim, UT covers 110.3 miles and takes about 2h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, 100 North, 15950 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 55.2 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 $17.48 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 is a straightforward 2h 7m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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.

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

Yes. Nearby national parks include Timpanogos Cave National Monument.

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