How far is Riverton, UT from Murray, UT?
The driving distance from Riverton, UT to Murray, UT is about 13 miles (21 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.7 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
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.
A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverton and Murray.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverton and Murray.
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Start on the route
57 m · 15 sec
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Turn right
59 m · 16 sec
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Turn uturn onto 12600 South
1.6 mi · 3 min · 12600 South
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Continue on 12300 South
1.1 mi · 2 min · 12300 South
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Take the ramp slight left
2721 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 173: 5300 South
2038 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 173: Murray, 5300 South
105 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto 5300 South
1.1 km · 1 min · 5300 South
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Turn left onto State Street
1.2 km · 2 min · State Street
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Turn right onto 4800 South
25 m · 4 sec · 4800 South
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Turn right
8 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverton and Murray.
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
8.04 mi · 00h 09m
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 Riverton and Sunny near Murray.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverton to Murray?
The road trip is about 13 miles (21 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?
Sandy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Riverton and 6.5 miles from Murray.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:52 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.79 one way or $3.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riverton and Sunny near Murray.
Stop Ideas Near Sandy
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 Sandy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverton and Murray. Straight-line distance: 10.37 mi (16.69 km).
#1 Riverton
A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 44,369 |
| Coordinates | 40.5218900, -111.9391000 |
| Altitude | 1353 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Murray
The most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 48,355 |
| Coordinates | 40.6668900, -111.8879900 |
| Altitude | 1311 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-111.887905, 40.66689)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $1.95 | $3.89 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
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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