How far is Washington, UT from Murray, UT?

The driving distance from Washington, UT to Murray, UT is about 291.6 miles (469.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 259.4 miles (417.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m 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
291.63 mi
04h 01m
Flight
259.39 mi
417.45 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
259.39 mi
Kilometers
417.45 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.63 mi
Kilometers
469.33 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murray
Thu, Apr 23, 5:16 AM MDT
Return by in Washington
Thu, Apr 23, 9:17 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Washington
2026-04-23T01:14
Arrive Murray
Thu, Apr 23, 5:16 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 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
8:56 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Washington
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
Meadow
UT

Town in Millard County, Utah, United States

From Washington
145.5 mi
02h 00m
To Murray
146.1 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph WSW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    15 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 100 East

    32 m · 9 sec · North 100 East

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Telegraph Street

    151 m · 16 sec · East Telegraph Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2836 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 15

    1972 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    287.9 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 173: 5300 South

    2038 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

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

    105 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 5300 South

    1.1 km · 1 min · 5300 South

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · State Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 4800 South

    25 m · 4 sec · 4800 South

  13. 13

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington 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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
288 mi · 99%
State Street
0.77 mi
5300 South
0.66 mi
North Main Street
0.54 mi
SR 173
0.45 mi
I 15
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

288 mi · 04h 43m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.2 mi
259.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meadow
02h 00m from Washington
Leave By
8:56 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Washington and Chance Rain Showers near Murray.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 291.6 miles (469.3 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?

Meadow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.5 miles from Washington and 146.1 miles from Murray.

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

The direct path is about 259.4 miles (417.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 8:56 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.06 one way or $80.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Washington and Chance Rain Showers near Murray.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Murray. Straight-line distance: 259.39 mi (417.45 km).

Washington

#1 Washington

City in Washington County, Kansas

Population31,939
Coordinates37.1305400, -113.5082900
Altitude851
CountryUnited States
Murray

#2 Murray

The most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population48,355
Coordinates40.6668900, -111.8879900
Altitude1311
CountryUnited States
Start: (-113.508356, 37.130539)
End: (-111.887905, 40.66689)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 469 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.29 gal
38.95 L · about $40.06
Round trip
$80.12
20.58 gal · 77.9 L
Estimated CO2
91.4 kg one way
Round trip: 182.9 kg / 403 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $40.06 $80.12
Mid-grade $4.23 $43.54 $87.07
Premium $4.55 $46.81 $93.62
Diesel $5.41 $55.69 $111.38

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 Washington and Murray. The current time is 01:14:26.

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.