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Trip from Murray, UT to Salt Lake City, UT

Drive Time

12m

Distance

8.2 mi

13 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

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Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 11m ★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 12m

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

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Downtown Murray, UT, UT

Murray, UT

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

The drive from Murray, UT to Salt Lake City, UT covers 8.2 miles and takes about 12m 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, SR 269, 4500 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.30 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

4.1 miles from Murray, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 12m drive with frequent turns across 8.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

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 5.1 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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 4800 South.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 8 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
6.7 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward 600 South

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 306 Toward 600 South
7
8.2 mi into trip | ~12m in | Main Street

Turn left onto Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 5.1 mi 5m
SR 269 0.7 mi 1m
4500 South 0.6 mi 1m
State Street 0.5 mi <1m
West Temple 0.3 mi <1m
400 South 0.2 mi <1m
4800 South <0.1 mi <1m
Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 5.1 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Murray, UT and Salt Lake City, 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

5.1 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 26 sec
Exit 306 Toward 600 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on SR 269

0.7 mi · 1 min · SR 269
Exit 121; 306 Toward SR 269: 600 South
9

Turn left onto SR 270

0.3 mi · 50 sec · West Temple
10

Turn right onto US 89

0.2 mi · 30 sec · 400 South
11

Turn left onto Main Street

80 ft · 3 sec · Main Street
Use the left lane.
12

Arrive at destination

Main Street

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 4.1 miles from Murray, UT, or about 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.1 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 8.2 miles or 12m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 4.1 miles or 6m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Salt Lake City, 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 8.2 miles and 12m.

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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 5.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 4.1 mi from Murray, UT · 6m into the drive

Downtown Millcreek, UT, UT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Millcreek, UT

4 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.

Popular next leg

Millcreek, UT to Salt Lake City, UT

8.1 mi · 12m

Pacing Suggestions

Millcreek, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 8.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Millcreek, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 4.1 miles from Murray, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Salt Lake City, UT

The final approach into Salt Lake City, 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 Salt Lake City, 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

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...

18 mi from route ~46 min detour $12
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

$1.30 one way

$2.60 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.23 $1.37 $2.73
premium $4.53 $1.46 $2.92
diesel $5.64 $1.82 $3.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$26–$51

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.5 0 $0.86 $0.39
Efficient EV 2.1 0 $0.72 $0.33
EV Truck/SUV 3.3 0 $1.15 $0.52

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Murray, UT

Afternoon in Murray on Sunday

Local time

3:08 PM

MDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Salt Lake City, UT

Afternoon in Salt Lake City on Sunday

Local time

3:08 PM

MDT

Current temp

43°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

12m 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 Salt Lake City, UT covers 8.2 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, SR 269, 4500 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.1 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 $1.30 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 8.2 miles you will encounter 8 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.
The route from Murray, UT to Salt Lake City, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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