Enoch, UT to Murray, UT is 237.8 miles and takes about 4h 4m via Veterans Memorial Highway and Old US Highway 91, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah, making it a straightforward point-to-point trip. The majority of the drive is on surface roads, so expect a more connected-to-the-landscape feel rather than high-speed freeway travel. With only one recommended stop and a manageable duration, this is a good option if you're looking for a direct trip without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
118.9 miles from Enoch, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 4m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
229.4 mi
3h 47m
Old US Highway 91
4.9 mi
8m
State Street
0.8 mi
1m
5300 South
0.7 mi
1m
Enoch Road
0.6 mi
2m
East Midvalley Road
0.5 mi
<1m
4800 South
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 229.4 mi, about 3h 47m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 432 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,201 veh/hr typical
· worst 5,998
Quietest
2 AM
~243 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 79 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enoch, UT and Murray, UT.
1
Start on Enoch Road
0.6 mi·2 min·Enoch Road
2
Turn left onto East Midvalley Road
0.5 mi·52 sec·East Midvalley Road
3
Turn left onto Old US Highway 91
4.9 mi·8 min·Old US Highway 91
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·52 sec
Toward I 15 North
5
Merge onto I 15
229 mi·3 hr 47 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Exit 300Toward SR 173: 5300 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
344 ft·10 sec
Toward SR 173: Murray, 5300 SouthUse the right lane.
8
Turn right onto SR 173
0.7 mi·1 min·5300 South
9
Turn left onto US 89
0.8 mi·1 min·State Street
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto 4800 South
81 ft·4 sec·4800 South
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right
27 ft·1 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 4m drive time, leaving Enoch, UT in the morning will allow you to reach Murray, UT with plenty of daylight to spare. While the drive is manageable in one day, consider breaking it up if you prefer a more relaxed pace. The route has one suggested stop, so plan your breaks accordingly, especially as you'll be on surface roads for much of the trip. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; the estimated cost is $40, but it's always wise to top off before embarking on the longest stretch of 229.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 118.9 miles from Enoch, UT, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 229.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 52 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.9 miles or 2h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Murray, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Enoch, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Enoch, UT
This is one driving day of about 237.8 miles and 4h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Enoch, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 229.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 6 and 237.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6 mi into trip|~11m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 15 North
5
6.4 mi into trip|~12m in|I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
235.9 mi into trip|~4h 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
236.2 mi into trip|~4h 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
237.8 mi into trip|~4h 4m in
Turn right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.83 one way
$85.66 round trip
$4.58/gal25.4 MPG avg83 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.78
$44.73
$89.47
premium
$5.11
$47.80
$95.61
diesel
$6.18
$57.85
$115.70
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
71.3
0
$24.97
$11.41
Efficient EV
59.5
0
$20.81
$9.51
EV Truck/SUV
95.1
1
$33.29
$15.22
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Forecast as of Oct 17, 2026
Origin
Enoch, UT
Morning
in Enoch on Sunday
Local time
6:31 AM
MDT
Current temp
66°F
Sunny
NNE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Murray, UT
Morning
in Murray on Sunday
Local time
6:31 AM
MDT
Current temp
45°F
Mostly Clear
SSE 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 4m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
$12
near mile 213.2
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
Crowning the Grand Staircase, Cedar Breaks sits at over 10,000 feet and looks down into a half-mile deep geologic amphitheater. Come wander among timeless bristlecone pines, stand in lush meadows of w...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a highway share of 2, meaning you'll spend most of your time on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway covers 229.4 miles before transitioning. You'll primarily be navigating Veterans Memorial Highway and Old US Highway 91, with the final leg on State Street. Expect a more grounded driving experience with frequent changes in speed limits and potential for more interaction with local traffic as you approach more populated areas.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 229.4 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6 miles in.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 237.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 235.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 4m. Total distance: 237.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 229.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 14 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 235.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument and Cedar Breaks National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Murray, UT, but most travelers stay overnight.
