How far is Murray, UT from Pleasant Grove, UT?

The driving distance from Murray, UT to Pleasant Grove, UT is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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
28.79 mi
00h 36m
Flight
22.34 mi
35.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.34 mi
Kilometers
35.96 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.79 mi
Kilometers
46.33 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pleasant Grove
Wed, Apr 22, 11:47 PM MDT
Return by in Murray
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murray
2026-04-22T23:10
Arrive Pleasant Grove
Wed, Apr 22, 11:47 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Murray
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
Bluffdale
UT

City in Salt Lake and Utah counties in Utah, United States

From Murray
14.4 mi
00h 18m
To Pleasant Grove
14.4 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°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
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Murray and Pleasant Grove.

  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

    24.3 mi · 26 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 135: Pleasant Grove Boulevard

    1606 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 135: American Fork, Pleasant Grove, Lindon

    39 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Pleasant Grove Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Grove Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Center Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Center Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    12 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
24.3 mi · 84%
Pleasant Grove Boulevard
1.59 mi · 6%
State Street
0.75 mi · 3%
5300 South
0.71 mi · 2%
Center Street
0.68 mi · 2%
I 15 South
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

24.3 mi · 00h 26m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
22.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bluffdale
00h 18m from Murray
Leave By
7:18 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Murray and Showers And Thunderstorms near Pleasant Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Murray to Pleasant Grove?

The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Bluffdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Murray and 14.4 miles from Pleasant Grove.

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

The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:18 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.97 one way or $7.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bluffdale

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

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

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

30 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

31 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

38 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

81 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murray and Pleasant Grove. Straight-line distance: 22.34 mi (35.96 km).

Murray

#1 Murray

The most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population48,355
Coordinates40.6668900, -111.8879900
Altitude1311
CountryUnited States
Pleasant Grove

#2 Pleasant Grove

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

Population38,241
Coordinates40.3641200, -111.7385400
Altitude1409
CountryUnited States
Start: Murray (-111.88799, 40.66689)
End: Pleasant Grove (-111.73854, 40.36412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.85 L · about $3.97
Round trip
$7.94
2.04 gal · 7.7 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.97 $7.94
Mid-grade $4.23 $4.32 $8.63
Premium $4.55 $4.64 $9.28
Diesel $5.41 $5.52 $11.04

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 Pleasant Grove. The current time is 23:10:54.

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.