How far is Kearns, UT from Murray, UT?

The driving distance from Kearns, UT to Murray, UT is about 6.8 miles (11 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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
6.82 mi
00h 14m
Flight
5.7 mi
9.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.7 mi
Kilometers
9.17 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.82 mi
Kilometers
10.97 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murray
Wed, Apr 22, 8:42 PM MDT
Return by in Kearns
Wed, Apr 22, 8:56 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kearns
2026-04-22T20:27
Arrive Murray
Wed, Apr 22, 8:42 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM MDT

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

Leave by
8:00 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kearns
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
Taylorsville
UT

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

From Kearns
3.4 mi
00h 07m
To Murray
3.4 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 16 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 Kearns and Murray.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kearns and Murray.

  1. 1

    Start on 5015 South

    9 m · 3 sec · 5015 South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 4420 West

    2648 ft · 2 min · 4420 West

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 4715 South

    2736 ft · 1 min · 4715 South

  4. 4

    Continue on 4700 South

    2.7 mi · 5 min · 4700 South

  5. 5

    Continue on Taylorsville Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Taylorsville Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on 4500 South

    1 mi · 2 min · 4500 South

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Street

    2666 ft · 1 min · State Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 4800 South

    40 m · 6 sec · 4800 South

  9. 9

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kearns 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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
147.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
4700 South
2.71 mi · 40%
Taylorsville Expressway
1.5 mi · 22%
4500 South
1.05 mi · 15%
4715 South
0.52 mi · 8%
State Street
0.51 mi · 7%
4420 West
0.5 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

4700 South

Continue on 4700 South

2.71 mi · 00h 05m

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 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
5.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Taylorsville
00h 07m from Kearns
Leave By
8:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kearns 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 Kearns to Murray?

The road trip is about 6.8 miles (11 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?

Taylorsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Kearns and 3.4 miles from Murray.

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

The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 8:00 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.93 one way or $1.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Taylorsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Taylorsville, 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 Taylorsville.

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

11 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

11 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

54 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

62 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kearns and Murray. Straight-line distance: 5.7 mi (9.17 km).

Kearns

#1 Kearns

Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

Population35,731
Coordinates40.6599500, -111.9963300
Altitude1380
CountryUnited States
Murray

#2 Murray

The most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population48,355
Coordinates40.6668900, -111.8879900
Altitude1311
CountryUnited States
Start: 5015 South (-111.99633, 40.659999)
End: (-111.887905, 40.66689)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.24 gal
0.91 L · about $0.93
Round trip
$1.87
0.48 gal · 1.82 L
Estimated CO2
2.1 kg one way
Round trip: 4.3 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $0.93 $1.87
Mid-grade $4.23 $1.02 $2.03
Premium $4.55 $1.09 $2.18
Diesel $5.41 $1.30 $2.60

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 Kearns and Murray. The current time is 20:27:17.

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.