How far is Fruit Heights, UT from Murray, UT?

The driving distance from Fruit Heights, UT to Murray, UT is about 27.3 miles (44 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.35 mi
00h 29m
Flight
25.25 mi
40.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.25 mi
Kilometers
40.63 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.35 mi
Kilometers
44.02 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murray
Wed, Apr 22, 11:41 PM MDT
Return by in Fruit Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 12:10 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fruit Heights
2026-04-22T23:12
Arrive Murray
Wed, Apr 22, 11:41 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fruit Heights
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Salt Lake
UT

City in Davis County, Utah, United States

From Fruit Heights
14.2 mi
00h 14m
To Murray
13.1 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fruit Heights and Murray.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fruit Heights and Murray.

  1. 1

    Start on South Mountain Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Mountain Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 400 North

    123 m · 12 sec · East 400 North

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward US 89 South: Salt Lake City

    1509 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    11 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    3.1 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 266: 4500 South

    1984 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Murray

    551 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto 4500 South

    1.1 km · 1 min · 4500 South

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Street

    2666 ft · 1 min · State Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 4800 South

    40 m · 6 sec · 4800 South

  13. 13

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fruit Heights and Murray.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 89 South
14.6 mi · 53%
Veterans Memorial Highway
11.3 mi · 41%
South Mountain Road
0.77 mi · 3%
4500 South
0.65 mi · 2%
State Street
0.51 mi · 2%
SR 266
0.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 89 South

Keep slight right

11 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
25.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Salt Lake
00h 14m from Fruit Heights
Leave By
7:32 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fruit Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Murray.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fruit Heights to Murray?

The road trip is about 27.3 miles (44 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Salt Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Fruit Heights and 13.1 miles from Murray.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.74 one way or $7.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fruit Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Murray.

Stop Ideas Near North Salt Lake

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Salt Lake, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Salt Lake.

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

10 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

10 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

42 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Provo

72 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fruit Heights and Murray. Straight-line distance: 25.25 mi (40.63 km).

Fruit Heights

#1 Fruit Heights

City in Davis County, Utah, United States

Population6,216
Coordinates41.0321700, -111.9021600
Altitude1432
CountryUnited States
Murray

#2 Murray

The most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population48,355
Coordinates40.6668900, -111.8879900
Altitude1311
CountryUnited States
Start: South Mountain Road (-111.902304, 41.032116)
End: (-111.887905, 40.66689)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.65 L · about $3.74
Round trip
$7.47
1.92 gal · 7.3 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.74 $7.47
Mid-grade $4.23 $4.06 $8.12
Premium $4.55 $4.37 $8.73
Diesel $5.41 $5.20 $10.39

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Utah · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fruit Heights and Murray. The current time is 23:12:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.