How far is Murray, UT from Salt Lake City, UT?
The driving distance from Murray, UT to Salt Lake City, UT is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m 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 12m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Murray and Salt Lake City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murray and Salt Lake City.
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Start on the route
8 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto 4800 South
25 m · 7 sec · 4800 South
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Turn right onto State Street
2665 ft · 59 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto 4500 South
1 km · 1 min · 4500 South
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake
2478 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
5.1 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 600 South
1957 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on SR 269: 600 South
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto West Temple
1557 ft · 50 sec · West Temple
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Turn right onto 400 South
822 ft · 31 sec · 400 South
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Turn left onto Main Street
24 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Murray and Salt Lake City.
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.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
5.07 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Sunny leaving Murray and Sunny near Salt Lake City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Murray to Salt Lake City?
The road trip is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
South Salt Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.1 miles from Murray and 4.2 miles from Salt Lake City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 8:06 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.13 one way or $2.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Murray and Sunny near Salt Lake City.
Stop Ideas Near South Salt Lake
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 South Salt Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Murray and Salt Lake City. Straight-line distance: 6.49 mi (10.44 km).
#1 Murray
The most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 48,355 |
| Coordinates | 40.6668900, -111.8879900 |
| Altitude | 1311 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salt Lake City
The capital of Utah.
| Population | 200,567 |
| Coordinates | 40.7607800, -111.8910500 |
| Altitude | 1299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-111.890996, 40.760782)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.13 | $2.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $1.23 | $2.45 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
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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