Origin
Payson, UT
Afternoon in Payson on Sunday
Local time
1:57 PM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Payson, UT to Murray, UT
Drive Time
49m
Distance
51.9 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Payson, UT
Aleksei Pribõlovski
Murray, UT
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Payson, UT to Murray, UT covers 51.9 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, 100 North, I 15 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.22 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
26 miles from Payson, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 49m drive with frequent turns across 51.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street 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 Payson, UT to Murray, UT is easy. At 49m 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 Payson, UT to Murray, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 100 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 15 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 173 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 5300 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 4800 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Payson, UT and Murray, UT.
1
Start on the route
36 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Main Street
108 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right
177 ft
·
15 sec
4
Turn right
157 ft
·
13 sec
5
Turn right
49 ft
·
6 sec
6
Turn right onto 100 North
207 ft
·
11 sec
·
100 North
7
Turn left onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
8
Take the ramp right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 15 North: Salt Lake City
9
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
49 mi
·
51 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward SR 173: 5300 South
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
SR 173: 5300 South
11
Keep slight right to continue on SR 173: Murray, 5300 South
344 ft
·
11 sec
·
SR 173: Murray, 5300 South
12
Turn right onto 5300 South
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
5300 South
13
Turn left onto State Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
14
Turn right onto 4800 South
82 ft
·
4 sec
·
4800 South
15
Turn right
26 ft
·
2 sec
16
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 26 miles from Payson, UT, or about 24m 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 51.9 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 42m
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 Payson, 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 Payson, UT
This is one driving day of about 51.9 miles and 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Payson, 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 26 mi from Payson, UT · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 51.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26 miles from Payson, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Murray, UT
The final approach into Murray, 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 Murray, 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
$8.22 one way
$16.45 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $8.65 | $17.29 |
| premium | $4.53 | $9.25 | $18.51 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.53 | $23.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.27 | $3.32 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Murray, UT
Afternoon in Murray on Sunday
Local time
1:57 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
4 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
49m 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 Payson, UT to Murray, UT covers 51.9 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, 100 North, I 15 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26 miles from Payson, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.22 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 Payson, UT to Murray, UT is easy. At 49m 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 Payson, UT to Murray, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Payson, UT to Murray, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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