Origin
Eagle Mountain, UT
Late night in Eagle Mountain on Tuesday
Local time
4:25 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eagle Mountain, UT to Murray, UT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
32 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eagle Mountain, UT
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Murray, UT
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
Eagle Mountain to Murray is 32 miles and takes about 47 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway, North Pony Express Parkway, and Mountain View Corridor, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah. It's primarily a local drive that connects two communities, offering a straightforward transit rather than a destination in itself. Given its brevity and minimal fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick errand, a commute, or a simple point-to-point journey without the need for extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 16 mi | 17m |
| North Pony Express Parkway | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Mountain View Corridor | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Cory B Wride Memorial Highway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| North Ranches Parkway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| 2100 North | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Triumph Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 16 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagle Mountain, UT and Murray, UT.
1
Start on East Independence Way
428 ft
·
18 sec
·
East Independence Way
2
Continue on North Church Way
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Church Way
3
Enter roundabout onto North Liberty Way
42 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Liberty Way
4
Continue on North Liberty Way
172 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Liberty Way
5
Turn left onto East Bobby Wren Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
East Bobby Wren Boulevard
6
Turn right onto North Pony Express Parkway
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
North Pony Express Parkway
7
Continue on East Pony Express Parkway
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
East Pony Express Parkway
8
Turn left onto North Ranches Parkway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Ranches Parkway
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto SR 73
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Cory B Wride Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto SR 85
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Mountain View Corridor
Use the left lane.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward SR 194
13
Continue on SR 194
0.8 mi
·
51 sec
·
Mountain View Corridor
14
Continue on SR 194
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
2100 North
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto 2300 West
167 ft
·
4 sec
·
2300 West
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on Triumph Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Triumph Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Turn left onto Digital Drive
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Digital Drive
Use the left lane.
18
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
19
Merge onto I 15; US 89
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 300
Toward SR 173: 5300 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork
344 ft
·
10 sec
Toward SR 173: Murray, 5300 South
Use the right lane.
22
Turn right onto SR 173
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
5300 South
23
Turn left onto US 89
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto 4800 South
81 ft
·
4 sec
·
4800 South
Use the right lane.
25
Turn right
27 ft
·
1 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16 miles from Eagle Mountain, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 32 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Liberty Way
Enter roundabout onto North Liberty Way
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
6.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
SR 73 / Cory B Wride Memorial Highway
Turn right onto SR 73 / Cory B Wride Memorial Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
30.1 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward SR 173: 5300 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 300
Toward SR 173: 5300 South
8
30.5 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 173: Murray, 5300 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward SR 173: Murray, 5300 South
7
32 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Turn right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.07 one way
$10.14 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $5.32 | $10.63 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.71 | $11.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.07 | $14.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Murray, UT
Late night in Murray on Tuesday
Local time
4:25 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
47m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive has a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll navigate several intersections and changes in direction. With only an 18% highway share, expect more time on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 16 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a brief period of consistent travel before you'll likely encounter more traffic signals and turns. As you progress, the character shifts from potentially more open roads to urban and suburban environments as you approach your destination.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near North Liberty Way.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 32 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Liberty Way): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.2 miles (SR 73 / Cory B Wride Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Eagle Mountain, UT to Murray, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Salt Lake City along the way.
Salt Lake City
14.1 mi in
|
~26m
|
via I 15; US 89
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Starbucks
Cafe
Around the midpoint, right off the route
21min in
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Lehi, UT
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websitePort of Subs
Cafe
Later in the drive, right off the route
31min in
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Draper, UT
Cuisine: sandwich
Visit websiteCafe Zupas
Cafe
Later in the drive, right off the route
31min in
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Draper, UT
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su...
Visit websiteStarbucks
Cafe
Later in the drive, short detour
37min in
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Sandy, UT
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteBeans & Brews Coffee House
Cafe
Later in the drive, short detour
37min in
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
South Jordan, UT
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Sa 05:30-19:00; Su 06:30-17:00
Visit websiteCafe Zupas
Cafe
Later in the drive, short detour
37min in
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
South Jordan, UT
Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su...
Visit websiteMidvale Mining Cafe & Catering
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
42min in
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Midvale, UT
Cuisine: american
Hours: Mo-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-22:30; Su...
Visit websiteWing Nutz
Restaurant
Later in the drive, right off the route
31min in
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Draper, UT
Cuisine: american
Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Visit websiteNoodles & Company
Restaurant
Later in the drive, right off the route
31min in
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Draper, UT
Cuisine: pasta
Hours: Su-Th 10:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-22:00
Visit websiteSubway
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
42min in
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Midvale, UT
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00
Visit websiteCosta Vida
Fast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
31min in
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Draper, UT
Cuisine: mexican
Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su...
Visit websiteHash Kitchen
Restaurant
Later in the drive, right off the route
31min in
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Draper, UT
Cuisine: breakfast
Hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-14:00; Sa-Su 07:00-15:00
Visit websitePony Express Trail
Viewpoint
Near the start, right off the route
5min in
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Wheeler Farm
Picnic_site
Near the end, short detour
42min in
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
Murray Smokestacks Sculpture
Artwork
Near the end, right off the route
47min in
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Pony Express Monument - Rockwell Station
Monument
Around the midpoint, right off the route
26min in
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Rain Soft Artesian Water Murray Laundry Tower
Yes
Near the end, right off the route
47min in
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Automotive Addiction
Museum
Later in the drive, right off the route
37min in
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Historic Fort Union
Memorial
Near the end, short detour
42min in
2.3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Sundial
Monument
Near the end, short detour
47min in
2.8 mi from route
~7 min detour
Econo Lodge
Motel
Near the end, short detour
42min in
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 32 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Murray, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Liberty Way): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.2 miles (SR 73 / Cory B Wride Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Murray, UT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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