Nibley, UT to Murray, UT is 164.2 miles and takes about 2h 56m via Veterans Memorial Highway and I 70, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Mountain West region, crossing from Utah into Utah. Expect a mixed drive experience, as you'll spend about 30% of your time on highways. It's a manageable trip that can easily be completed in a single day, offering a straightforward connection between your starting and ending points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
82.1 miles from Nibley, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 31m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 56m. Total distance: 164.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive features a mixed profile, with approximately 30% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a substantial stretch of 111 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a more continuous driving experience before transitioning to other main roads. The route isn't a constant interstate grind; expect a blend of faster highway segments and potentially more varied local road conditions. As you progress, the character of the drive will shift, giving you a dynamic experience behind the wheel.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 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 111 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 164.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 18.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 162.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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1.9 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
18.7 mi into trip|~19m in
Take the exit toward US 24: Sigurd, Aurora
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 48
Toward US 24: Sigurd, Aurora
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162.3 mi into trip|~2h 52m in
Take the exit toward SR 173: 5300 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 300
Toward SR 173: 5300 South
8
162.7 mi into trip|~2h 53m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 173: Murray, 5300 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward SR 173: Murray, 5300 South
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164.2 mi into trip|~2h 56m in
Turn right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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 Nibley, UT to Murray, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Aurora along the way.
Aurora
18.7 mi in|~19m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
111 mi
1h 51m
US 50
24.4 mi
29m
I 70
16.3 mi
15m
SR 260
4.2 mi
6m
SR 24
2.4 mi
2m
SR 258
1.8 mi
2m
State Street
0.8 mi
1m
5300 South
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 111 mi, about 1h 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nibley, UT and Murray, UT.
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Start on this road
191 ft·15 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto SR 258
1.8 mi·2 min·SR 258
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 70; US 89
16 mi·15 min·I 70; US 89
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi·56 sec
Exit 48Toward US 24: Sigurd, Aurora
6
Turn right onto SR 259
0.2 mi·21 sec·SR 259
7
At end of road, turn left onto SR 24
2.4 mi·2 min·SR 24
8
Turn left onto SR 260
4.2 mi·6 min·SR 260
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto US 50
24 mi·29 min·US 50
10
Turn left onto US 50
0.5 mi·1 min·400 North
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi·30 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
12
Merge onto I 15
111 mi·1 hr 51 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Exit 300Toward SR 173: 5300 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
344 ft·10 sec
Toward SR 173: Murray, 5300 SouthUse the right lane.
15
Turn right onto SR 173
0.7 mi·1 min·5300 South
16
Turn left onto US 89
0.8 mi·1 min·State Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto 4800 South
81 ft·4 sec·4800 South
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right
27 ft·1 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a total duration of under 3 hours, this trip offers a lot of flexibility. You can depart anytime, but leaving in the morning will give you ample daylight to reach your destination with ease. Plan for one stop, perhaps midway, to stretch your legs and refuel if needed, though the $26 fuel estimate suggests you won't need to worry too much about gas. Keep an eye on the road conditions, especially as you transition between Veterans Memorial Highway and I 70. A good strategy is to use the longest stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway to settle into a rhythm before anticipating changes.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 82.1 miles from Nibley, UT, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111 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 36 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.1 miles or 1h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Murray, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Nibley, 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 Nibley, UT
This is one driving day of about 164.2 miles and 2h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Nibley, 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.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 111 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 82.1 mi from Nibley, UT
· 1h 31m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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 141.6
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.02 one way
$52.04 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg58 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$27.27
$54.55
premium
$4.53
$29.29
$58.58
diesel
$5.61
$36.25
$72.51
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
49.3
0
$17.24
$7.88
Efficient EV
41.1
0
$14.37
$6.57
EV Truck/SUV
65.7
0
$22.99
$10.51
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Nibley, UT
Morning
in Nibley on Saturday
Local time
9:09 AM
MDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Murray, UT
Morning
in Murray on Saturday
Local time
9:09 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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 56m 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 Nibley, UT to Murray, UT covers 164.2 miles and takes about 2h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, US 50, I 70. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 82.1 miles from Nibley, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.02 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 164.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 18.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 162.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Nibley, UT to Murray, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Aurora along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Timpanogos Cave National Monument.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
