Murray, UT Road Trips
Drivers starting from Murray, UT have 4 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Mountain West. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 52-mile quick runs to 303-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Murray, UT spread mainly south and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
302.6 mi
Ivins, UT
Quickest Drive
1h
North Ogden, UT
Plan Around Murray, UT
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Murray, UT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Murray, UT
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Murray, UT
Driving from Murray, UT
Expect an average of 220 miles and about 3h 55m behind the wheel when leaving Murray, UT. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 303 miles (5h 9m), while the shortest is just 52 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Murray, UT are Ivins, UT (302.6 mi, 5h 9m), Santa Clara, UT (299.5 mi, 5h 5m), Moab, UT (226.9 mi, 4h 27m), and North Ogden, UT (52.4 mi, 1h). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in UT currently averages around $4.42 per gallon. For the typical 220-mile trip from Murray, UT, budget about $38 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Murray, UT and 2 routes heading into Murray, UT, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 52 to 303 miles.
The longest mapped route from Murray, UT covers 303 miles and takes approximately 5h 9m. Shorter options start at just 52 miles.
The average route from Murray, UT runs about 220 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 55m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.42/gallon for regular), the average 220-mile trip from Murray, UT costs roughly $38 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Murray, UT include Ivins, UT, Santa Clara, UT, Moab, UT and North Ogden, UT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Murray, UT by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
49,904
Median Income
$87,864
Median Home Value
$470,200
Median Age
38.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Murray, UT at a Glance
Founded
1848
Elevation
4,301 ft
Area
12 mi²
Sister Cities
Notable People from Murray, UT
A sampling of people born in Murray, UT.
Scot Pollard
1975
American basketball player and reality television contestant
Nathaniel Coleman
1997
American sport climber
Tayler Wiles
1989
American road racing cyclist
Kevin Curtis
1978
American football player
Sam Jensen Page
1984
American journalist
Stan Watts
1911–2000
American basketball player and coach (1911-2000)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Murray, UT.
Henry J. Wheeler Farm
house in Utah, United States of America
Murray Downtown Historic District
historic district in Murray, Utah, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q482822), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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