How far is Murray, UT from West Valley City, UT?
The driving distance from Murray, UT to West Valley City, UT is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Murray and West Valley City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murray and West Valley 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
1.1 mi · 2 min · 4500 South
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Continue on Taylorsville Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Taylorsville Expressway
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Continue on 4700 South
2.4 mi · 5 min · 4700 South
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Take the ramp slight right
1625 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bangerter Highway
2584 ft · 34 sec · Bangerter Highway
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Take the exit slight left
1124 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto 4100 South
1.2 km · 2 min · 4100 South
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Turn right onto 4400 West
1194 ft · 35 sec · 4400 West
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Turn left onto Volta Avenue
1169 ft · 42 sec · Volta Avenue
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Turn right onto Atlas Way
2325 ft · 1 min · Atlas Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Atlas Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Murray and West Valley 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.
4700 South
Continue on 4700 South
2.38 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 West Valley City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Murray to West Valley City?
The road trip is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Taylorsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Murray and 5.2 miles from West Valley City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.25 one way or $2.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Murray and Sunny near West Valley City.
Stop Ideas Near Taylorsville
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 Taylorsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Murray and West Valley City. Straight-line distance: 6.16 mi (9.92 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 West Valley City
The second most populous city in Utah.
| Population | 135,248 |
| Coordinates | 40.6916100, -112.0010500 |
| Altitude | 1312 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atlas Way (-112.001182, 40.69161)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 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 | $1.25 | $2.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $1.35 | $2.71 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $1.46 | $2.91 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $1.73 | $3.46 |
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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