How far is Murray, UT from Mapleton, UT?

The driving distance from Murray, UT to Mapleton, UT is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.16 mi
00h 56m
Flight
40.49 mi
65.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.49 mi
Kilometers
65.17 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.16 mi
Kilometers
75.9 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mapleton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:05 AM MDT
Return by in Murray
Thu, Apr 23, 4:01 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murray
2026-04-23T02:08
Arrive Mapleton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:05 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Murray
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
American Fork
UT

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

From Murray
23.6 mi
00h 28m
To Mapleton
23.5 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 4800 South

    25 m · 4 sec · 4800 South

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · State Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 5300 South

    1.1 km · 1 min · 5300 South

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 South: Las Vegas

    2227 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    39.6 mi · 43 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 77: 400 South

    1464 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 77: Springville, Mapleton, Springville Art Museum, 400 South

    141 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto 400 South

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 400 South

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    703 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    1573 ft · 33 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto State Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Street

  13. 13

    Continue on 1600 West

    2684 ft · 53 sec · 1600 West

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Maple Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
39.6 mi · 84%
State Street
2.18 mi · 5%
400 South
1.88 mi · 4%
Maple Street
1.02 mi · 2%
5300 South
0.71 mi · 1%
1600 West
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

39.6 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
40.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
American Fork
00h 28m from Murray
Leave By
4:38 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Murray and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance T-storms near Mapleton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Murray to Mapleton?

The road trip is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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 23.6 miles from Murray and 23.5 miles from Mapleton.

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 6.7 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 4:38 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 Chance Rain Showers around Murray and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance T-storms near Mapleton.

Stop Ideas Near American Fork

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

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

RAIL

Provo

20 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

44 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

44 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

95 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murray and Mapleton. Straight-line distance: 40.49 mi (65.17 km).

Murray

#1 Murray

The most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population48,355
Coordinates40.6668900, -111.8879900
Altitude1311
CountryUnited States
Mapleton

#2 Mapleton

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

Population11,139
Coordinates40.1302300, -111.5785300
Altitude1442
CountryUnited States
Start: Murray (-111.88799, 40.66689)
End: Mapleton (-111.57853, 40.13023)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.3 L · about $6.46
Round trip
$12.92
3.32 gal · 12.6 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Utah · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Murray and Mapleton. The current time is 02:08:55.

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.