How far is Mapleton, UT from Murray, UT?
The driving distance from Mapleton, UT to Murray, UT is about 47 miles (75.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Utah County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mapleton and Murray.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mapleton and Murray.
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Start on Maple Street
1 mi · 2 min · Maple Street
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Turn right onto 1600 West
2684 ft · 46 sec · 1600 West
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Continue on State Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on Main Street
2460 ft · 60 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 400 South
1.8 mi · 3 min · 400 South
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake
1959 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
39.6 mi · 42 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 173: 5300 South
2038 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 173: Murray, 5300 South
105 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto 5300 South
1.1 km · 1 min · 5300 South
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Turn left onto State Street
1.2 km · 2 min · State Street
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Turn right onto 4800 South
25 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 Mapleton and Murray.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
39.6 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mapleton 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 Mapleton to Murray?
The road trip is about 47 miles (75.7 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
American Fork is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Mapleton and 23.5 miles from Murray.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.46 one way or $12.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Mapleton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Murray.
Stop Ideas Near American Fork
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 American Fork.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mapleton and Murray. Straight-line distance: 40.49 mi (65.17 km).
#1 Mapleton
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 11,139 |
| Coordinates | 40.1302300, -111.5785300 |
| Altitude | 1442 |
| 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: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $7.02 | $14.05 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $7.55 | $15.10 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $8.98 | $17.97 |
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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