How far is Santaquin, UT from Murray, UT?

The driving distance from Santaquin, UT to Murray, UT is about 57.8 miles (93 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.79 mi
00h 53m
Flight
48.08 mi
77.37 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.08 mi
Kilometers
77.37 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.79 mi
Kilometers
93 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murray
Sat, Apr 18, 5:57 AM MDT
Return by in Santaquin
Sat, Apr 18, 6:51 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Santaquin
2026-04-18T05:04
Arrive Murray
Sat, Apr 18, 5:57 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:42 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Santaquin
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Lindon
UT

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

From Santaquin
28.8 mi
00h 26m
To Murray
29 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    13 m · 3 sec · Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 15 North, US 6 East: Salt Lake City

    1545 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    54.8 mi · 58 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 173: 5300 South

    2038 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

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

    105 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 5300 South

    1.1 km · 1 min · 5300 South

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · State Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 4800 South

    25 m · 4 sec · 4800 South

  10. 10

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
54.8 mi · 95%
State Street
0.77 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.73 mi · 1%
5300 South
0.66 mi · 1%
SR 173
0.45 mi · 1%
I 15 North
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

54.8 mi · 00h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
48.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lindon
00h 26m from Santaquin
Leave By
4:42 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Santaquin and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Murray.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.8 miles (93 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lindon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Santaquin and 29 miles from Murray.

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

The direct path is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.94 one way or $15.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lindon

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lindon, 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 Lindon.

RAIL

Provo

14 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

49 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

49 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

100 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Santaquin and Murray. Straight-line distance: 48.08 mi (77.37 km).

Santaquin

#1 Santaquin

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

Population13,507
Coordinates39.9755100, -111.7852100
Altitude1519
CountryUnited States
Murray

#2 Murray

The most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population48,355
Coordinates40.6668900, -111.8879900
Altitude1311
CountryUnited States
Start: South Center Street (-111.785243, 39.97551)
End: (-111.887905, 40.66689)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.72 L · about $7.94
Round trip
$15.88
4.08 gal · 15.44 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.94 $15.88
Mid-grade $4.23 $8.63 $17.26
Premium $4.55 $9.28 $18.56
Diesel $5.41 $11.04 $22.08

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 Santaquin and Murray. The current time is 05:04:04.

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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.