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

The driving distance from Santa Clara, UT to Murray, UT is about 300.2 miles (483.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 262 miles (421.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m 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
300.17 mi
04h 15m
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
300.17 mi
Kilometers
483.08 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murray
Mon, May 25, 5:10 AM MDT
Return by in Santa Clara
Mon, May 25, 9:25 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Santa Clara
2026-05-25T00:54
Arrive Murray
Mon, May 25, 5:10 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 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
8:28 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Santa Clara
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 Santa Clara
149.9 mi
02h 07m
To Murray
150.2 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph WSW
Destination
89°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Santa Clara Drive

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Santa Clara Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on West Sunset Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · West Sunset Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Bluff Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Bluff Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Saint George Boulevard

    2 mi · 5 min · Saint George Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

    1795 ft · 44 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 173: 5300 South

    2038 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 173: Murray, 5300 South

    105 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 5300 South

    1.1 km · 1 min · 5300 South

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · State Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 4800 South

    25 m · 4 sec · 4800 South

  12. 12

    Turn right

    8 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 Santa Clara and Murray.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
291 mi · 97%
Saint George Boulevard
2.03 mi · 1%
West Sunset Boulevard
2.02 mi · 1%
Santa Clara Drive
1.14 mi
Bluff Street
1.04 mi
State Street
0.77 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
04h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.2 mi
262 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kanosh
02h 07m from Santa Clara
Leave By
8:28 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Santa Clara and Sunny near Murray.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 300.2 miles (483.1 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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 149.9 miles from Santa Clara and 150.2 miles from Murray.

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 38.2 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 8:28 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.23 one way or $82.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

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

Santa Clara

#1 Santa Clara

City in Washingon County, Utah, United States

Population8,632
Coordinates37.1330400, -113.6541300
Altitude842
CountryUnited States
Murray

#2 Murray

The most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population48,355
Coordinates40.6668900, -111.8879900
Altitude1311
CountryUnited States
Start: Santa Clara Drive (-113.654131, 37.132939)
End: (-111.887905, 40.66689)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 483 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.59 gal
40.1 L · about $41.23
Round trip
$82.45
21.18 gal · 80.2 L
Estimated CO2
94.1 kg one way
Round trip: 188.2 kg / 415 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $41.23 $82.45
Mid-grade $4.23 $44.81 $89.61
Premium $4.55 $48.17 $96.35
Diesel $5.41 $57.31 $114.63

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Santa Clara and Murray. The current time is 00:54:28.

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.