How far is Murray, UT from Santa Clara, UT?

The driving distance from Murray, UT to Santa Clara, UT is about 299.4 miles (481.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 262 miles (421.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
299.47 mi
05h 05m
Flight
261.97 mi
421.6 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.97 mi
Kilometers
421.6 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
299.47 mi
Kilometers
481.95 km
Drive Time
05h 05m

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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 05h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Santa Clara
Sat, Apr 18, 6:47 PM MDT
Return by in Murray
Sat, Apr 18, 11:53 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murray
2026-04-18T13:42
Arrive Santa Clara
Sat, Apr 18, 6:47 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:50 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Murray
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kanosh
UT

Town in Millard County, Utah, United States

From Murray
149.8 mi
02h 32m
To Santa Clara
149.7 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Murray and Santa Clara.

  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

    291.2 mi · 4 hr 47 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 34: Saint George Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    65 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Bluff Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Bluff Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Sunset Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · West Sunset Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Santa Clara Drive

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Santa Clara Drive

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Santa Clara Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
291 mi · 97%
SR 34
2.16 mi · 1%
West Sunset Boulevard
2.02 mi · 1%
Santa Clara Drive
1.14 mi
Bluff Street
1.02 mi
State Street
0.75 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

291 mi · 04h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.4 mi
262 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kanosh
02h 32m from Murray
Leave By
6:50 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Murray and Sunny near Santa Clara.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Murray to Santa Clara?

The road trip is about 299.4 miles (481.9 km) and usually takes 05h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kanosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.8 miles from Murray and 149.7 miles from Santa Clara.

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

The direct path is about 262 miles (421.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:50 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.15 one way or $82.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Murray and Sunny near Santa Clara.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murray and Santa Clara. Straight-line distance: 261.97 mi (421.6 km).

Murray

#1 Murray

The most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population48,355
Coordinates40.6668900, -111.8879900
Altitude1311
CountryUnited States
Santa Clara

#2 Santa Clara

City in Washingon County, Utah, United States

Population8,632
Coordinates37.1330400, -113.6541300
Altitude842
CountryUnited States
Start: Murray (-111.88799, 40.66689)
End: Santa Clara (-113.65413, 37.13304)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 482 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.57 gal
40 L · about $41.15
Round trip
$82.30
21.14 gal · 80 L
Estimated CO2
93.9 kg one way
Round trip: 187.9 kg / 414 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $41.15 $82.30
Mid-grade $4.23 $44.72 $89.44
Premium $4.55 $48.08 $96.17
Diesel $5.41 $57.20 $114.41

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Murray and Santa Clara. The current time is 13:42:52.

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.