How far is Highland, UT from Murray, UT?
The driving distance from Highland, UT to Murray, UT is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The second most populous city in Utah.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Highland and Murray.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland and Murray.
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Start on 9050 West
2405 ft · 1 min · 9050 West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Magna Main Street
750 ft · 28 sec · Magna Main Street
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Turn right onto 9180 West
2482 ft · 1 min · 9180 West
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Take the ramp slight right toward SR 201 Eastbound
84 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
10.9 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 15 South: Las Vegas
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 266: 4500 South
1984 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Murray
551 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto 4500 South
1.1 km · 1 min · 4500 South
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Turn right onto State Street
2666 ft · 1 min · State Street
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Turn left onto 4800 South
40 m · 6 sec · 4800 South
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Turn right
8 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Highland and Murray.
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.
SR 201 Eastbound
Merge slight left
10.9 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Highland and Mostly Sunny near Murray.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Highland to Murray?
The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
West Valley City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Highland and 8.5 miles from Murray.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:48 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.30 one way or $4.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Highland and Mostly Sunny near Murray.
Stop Ideas Near West Valley City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Valley City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highland and Murray. Straight-line distance: 11.76 mi (18.92 km).
#1 Highland
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 19,241 |
| Coordinates | 40.7043900, -112.1068900 |
| Altitude | 1327 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Murray
The most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 48,355 |
| Coordinates | 40.6668900, -111.8879900 |
| Altitude | 1311 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-111.887905, 40.66689)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $2.50 | $4.99 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $2.68 | $5.37 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $3.19 | $6.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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