How far is Murray, UT from Washington, UT?

The driving distance from Murray, UT to Washington, UT is about 290.7 miles (467.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 259.4 miles (417.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
290.71 mi
04h 50m
Flight
259.39 mi
417.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
259.39 mi
Kilometers
417.45 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.71 mi
Kilometers
467.86 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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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 04h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washington
Sat, Apr 18, 8:06 AM MDT
Return by in Murray
Sat, Apr 18, 12:56 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murray
2026-04-18T03:16
Arrive Washington
Sat, Apr 18, 8:06 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 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
7:20 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
Meadow
UT

Town in Millard County, Utah, United States

From Murray
145.5 mi
02h 25m
To Washington
145.3 mi
02h 25m

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
76°F
Saturday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    287.6 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    2385 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    3123 ft · 2 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Telegraph Street

    526 ft · 24 sec · East Telegraph Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North 100 East

    41 m · 11 sec · North 100 East

  11. 11

    Turn left

    15 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    6 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
288 mi · 99%
State Street
0.75 mi
5300 South
0.71 mi
North Main Street
0.59 mi
I 15 South
0.42 mi
East Telegraph Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

288 mi · 04h 43m

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
04h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.3 mi
259.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meadow
02h 25m from Murray
Leave By
7:20 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Murray and Sunny near Washington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 290.7 miles (467.9 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?

Meadow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.5 miles from Murray and 145.3 miles from Washington.

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

The direct path is about 259.4 miles (417.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 7:20 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.94 one way or $79.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murray and Washington. Straight-line distance: 259.39 mi (417.45 km).

Murray

#1 Murray

The most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

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

#2 Washington

City in Washington County, Kansas

Population31,939
Coordinates37.1305400, -113.5082900
Altitude851
CountryUnited States
Start: Murray (-111.88799, 40.66689)
End: Washington (-113.50829, 37.13054)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 468 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.26 gal
38.83 L · about $39.94
Round trip
$79.88
20.52 gal · 77.66 L
Estimated CO2
91.2 kg one way
Round trip: 182.4 kg / 402 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $39.94 $79.88
Mid-grade $4.23 $43.41 $86.82
Premium $4.55 $46.67 $93.35
Diesel $5.41 $55.53 $111.05

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 Washington. The current time is 03:16:05.

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.