Trip from Murray, UT to South Jordan, UT

Drive Time

14m

Distance

11 mi

18 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 13m ★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m

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

Downtown South Jordan, UT, UT

South Jordan, UT

Plastic Lines

Trip Overview

The drive from Murray, UT to South Jordan, UT covers 11 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on 4800 South, State Street, 5300 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.74 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

5.5 miles from Murray, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 14m drive with frequent turns across 11 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.
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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Murray, UT to South Jordan, UT is easy. At 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Murray, UT to South Jordan, 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
SR 151 West Unavailable Refreshing
South Jordan Unavailable Refreshing
10600 South 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 South Jordan, UT.

1

Start on the route

26 ft · 7 sec · the route
2

Turn left onto 4800 South

82 ft · 4 sec · 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 · I 15 South: Las Vegas
6

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

6.0 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
7

Take the exit slight right toward SR 151 West: 10600 South

0.2 mi · 12 sec · SR 151 West: 10600 South
8

Keep slight right to continue on South Jordan

0.1 mi · 19 sec · South Jordan
9

Turn straight onto 10600 South

0.8 mi · 1 min · 10600 South
10

Continue on 10515 South

0.2 mi · 24 sec · 10515 South
11

Continue on South Jordan Parkway

0.5 mi · 49 sec · South Jordan Parkway
12

Continue on 10400 South

0.2 mi · 52 sec · 10400 South
13

Continue on 10400 South

0.1 mi · 12 sec · 10400 South
14

Arrive at your destination

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 5.5 miles from Murray, UT, or about 7m 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 11 miles or 14m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 5.5 miles or 7m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Jordan, 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 11 miles and 14m.

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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 5.5 mi from Murray, UT · 7m into the drive

Downtown Sandy, UT, UT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sandy, UT

6 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

Riverton, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sandy, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 5.5 miles from Murray, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in South Jordan, UT

The final approach into South Jordan, 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 South Jordan, 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

$1.74 one way

$3.49 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.23 $1.83 $3.66
premium $4.53 $1.96 $3.92
diesel $5.64 $2.44 $4.89

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.3 0 $1.15 $0.53
Efficient EV 2.8 0 $0.96 $0.44
EV Truck/SUV 4.4 0 $1.54 $0.70

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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

3:07 PM

MDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

South Jordan, UT

Afternoon in South Jordan on Sunday

Local time

3:07 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

14m 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 South Jordan, UT covers 11 miles and takes about 14m 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 5.5 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 $1.74 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.
The drive from Murray, UT to South Jordan, UT is easy. At 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Murray, UT to South Jordan, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Murray, UT to South Jordan, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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