Origin
Murray, UT
Afternoon in Murray on Sunday
Local time
4:13 PM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Murray, UT to Moab, UT
Drive Time
4h 27m
Distance
226.9 mi
365 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 14m
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6 AM
4h 27m
8 AM
4h 54m
10 AM
4h 37m
12 PM
4h 34m
3 PM
4h 38m
5 PM
4h 53m
8 PM
4h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Murray, UT
Stephen Leonardi
Moab, UT
James Lee
Trip Overview
Traveling from Murray to Moab covers 226.9 miles and takes approximately 4 hours and 27 minutes of driving time. Because this route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, it functions best as a focused day trip that gets you from the Salt Lake Valley into the heart of the Mountain West’s red rock country. You should budget about $35 for fuel to complete the journey. While you could technically make this a one-day round trip, the nature of the local roads makes an overnight stay in Moab a more relaxed approach. This drive is a practical way to transition between regions, though you should be prepared for a steady pace rather than high-speed highway cruising.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
113.4 miles from Murray, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a straightforward interstate sprint, this route utilizes roads like 4800 South, State Street, and 5300 South to navigate the terrain. With 0% of the journey spent on highways, the experience is defined by constant maneuvering rather than long, uninterrupted stretches. You will find that there is no single long-distance segment, as the longest uninterrupted stretch on 4800 South is 0 miles. This creates a technical driving environment where your attention remains on the road as you transition away from Murray.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
4800 South is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 27m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Murray, UT to Moab, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 4800 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 5300 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 15 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 6 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Highway Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
4800 South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murray, UT and Moab, UT.
1
Start on the route
26 ft
·
7 sec
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the route
2
Turn left onto 4800 South
82 ft
·
4 sec
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4800 South
3
Turn left onto State Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
4
Turn right onto 5300 South
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
5300 South
5
Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
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I 15 South: Las Vegas
6
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
42 mi
·
44 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
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US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price
8
Keep slight left to continue on US 6 East: Price
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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US 6 East: Price
9
Merge slight left onto US 6 East: Price
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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US 6 East: Price
10
Continue straight
3.7 mi
·
5 min
11
Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
33 mi
·
39 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
12
Continue on State Street
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
State Street
13
Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
35 mi
·
42 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
14
Continue on West Highway Drive
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Highway Drive
15
Continue on East Main Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
16
Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
76 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
17
Take the exit slight right toward US 191: Crescent Junction, Moab
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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US 191: Crescent Junction, Moab
18
Keep slight right to continue on Arches, Dead Horse Point, Canyonlands
27 mi
·
31 min
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Arches, Dead Horse Point, Canyonlands
19
Keep slight right to continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
20
Turn straight onto Main Street
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
21
Turn left onto Center Street
312 ft
·
20 sec
·
Center Street
22
Continue on Center Street
82 ft
·
8 sec
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Center Street
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 226.9-mile trip, aim to depart early in the day to account for the slower pace of local roads. Given the turn-heavy nature of this route, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and reset before the final leg of the drive. Since this path avoids major highways, keep your navigation tools handy and ensure your fuel tank is topped off at the start, keeping the $35 estimated cost in mind. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so don't feel pressured to rush through the technical sections. A concrete tip for this specific drive is to double-check your turn-by-turn directions frequently, as the reliance on local streets like 5300 South requires more active navigation than a standard highway route.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 113.4 miles from Murray, UT, or about 2h 13m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.4 miles or 2h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Moab, 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 226.9 miles and 4h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 113.4 mi from Murray, UT · 2h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
113 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 113.4 miles from Murray, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Moab, UT
The final approach into Moab, 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 Moab, UT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.96 one way
$71.91 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $37.80 | $75.59 |
| premium | $4.53 | $40.46 | $80.92 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $50.41 | $100.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.1 | 0 | $23.82 | $10.89 |
| Efficient EV | 56.7 | 0 | $19.85 | $9.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90.8 | 1 | $31.77 | $14.52 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Moab, UT
Afternoon in Moab on Sunday
Local time
4:13 PM
MDT
Current temp
45°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
4h 27m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Moab, UT covers 226.9 miles and takes about 4h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 4800 South, State Street, 5300 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 113.4 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 $35.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 27m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Murray, UT to Moab, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Murray, UT to Moab, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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