How far is Murray, UT from Woods Cross, UT?

The driving distance from Murray, UT to Woods Cross, UT is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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
15.76 mi
00h 19m
Flight
14.15 mi
22.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.15 mi
Kilometers
22.77 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.76 mi
Kilometers
25.36 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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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 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woods Cross
Thu, Apr 23, 3:46 AM MDT
Return by in Murray
Thu, Apr 23, 4:06 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murray
2026-04-23T03:26
Arrive Woods Cross
Thu, Apr 23, 3:46 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:50 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
Salt Lake City
UT

The capital of Utah.

From Murray
7.9 mi
00h 09m
To Woods Cross
7.9 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Murray and Woods Cross.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 4800 South

    25 m · 7 sec · 4800 South

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Street

    2665 ft · 59 sec · State Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 4500 South

    1 km · 1 min · 4500 South

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake

    2478 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    12.8 mi · 14 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 93 East: 2600 South

    1549 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 93: 2600 South

    61 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on 2600 South

    1326 ft · 38 sec · 2600 South

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2004 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on 500 West

    1941 ft · 43 sec · 500 West

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 1875 South

    1 m · 1 sec · 1875 South

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1875 South

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
12.8 mi · 81%
4500 South
0.62 mi · 4%
State Street
0.5 mi · 3%
I 15 North
0.47 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.38 mi · 2%
500 West
0.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

12.8 mi · 00h 14m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
14.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salt Lake City
00h 09m from Murray
Leave By
7:50 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Murray and Chance Rain Showers near Woods Cross.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Murray to Woods Cross?

The road trip is about 15.8 miles (25.4 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?

Salt Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from Murray and 7.9 miles from Woods Cross.

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

The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:50 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.14 one way or $4.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Murray and Chance Rain Showers near Woods Cross.

Stop Ideas Near Salt Lake City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Salt Lake City, 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 Salt Lake City.

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

1 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

1 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

52 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Provo

63 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murray and Woods Cross. Straight-line distance: 14.15 mi (22.77 km).

Murray

#1 Murray

The most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population48,355
Coordinates40.6668900, -111.8879900
Altitude1311
CountryUnited States
Woods Cross

#2 Woods Cross

City in Davis County, Utah, United States

Population11,668
Coordinates40.8716100, -111.8921600
Altitude1334
CountryUnited States
Start: Murray (-111.88799, 40.66689)
End: Woods Cross (-111.89216, 40.87161)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.1 L · about $2.14
Round trip
$4.28
1.1 gal · 4.2 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.14 $4.28
Mid-grade $4.23 $2.33 $4.65
Premium $4.55 $2.50 $5.00
Diesel $5.41 $2.98 $5.95

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 Woods Cross. The current time is 03:26:26.

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.