Kaysville, UT to Murray, UT is 27.6 miles and takes about 33 minutes via US 89 and Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive primarily within Utah's Mountain West region. Given the brief duration, it's easily manageable as a single-day trip. Consider this route if you need to get from Kaysville to Murray efficiently without extensive planning.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 89
12.1 mi
13m
Veterans Memorial Highway
11.3 mi
12m
Main Street
2.1 mi
4m
4500 South
0.7 mi
1m
State Street
0.5 mi
1m
4800 South
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 89
— 12.1 mi, about 13m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 34 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~7,040 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~330 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Kaysville, UT and Murray, UT.
1
Start on SR 273
2.1 mi·4 min·Main Street
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·57 sec
Toward US 89 South: Salt Lake CityUse the right lane.
3
Merge onto US 89
1.1 mi·1 min·US 89
Use the slight right lane.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 89
11 mi·12 min·US 89
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
8.2 mi·8 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
3.1 mi·3 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Exit 301Toward SR 266: 4500 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·15 sec
Toward MurrayUse the left lane.
9
Turn straight onto SR 266
0.7 mi·1 min·4500 South
10
Turn right onto US 89
0.5 mi·1 min·State Street
11
Turn left onto 4800 South
132 ft·5 sec·4800 South
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right
27 ft·1 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.6 and 27.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.6 mi into trip|~6m in|US 89
Keep slight right at fork onto US 89
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
14.7 mi into trip|~18m in|I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
26 mi into trip|~30m in
Take the exit toward SR 266: 4500 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 301
Toward SR 266: 4500 South
7
26.3 mi into trip|~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Murray
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Murray
7
27.6 mi into trip|~33m in
Turn right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.70 one way
$9.41 round trip
$4.33/gal25.4 MPG avg10 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.53
$4.92
$9.84
premium
$4.85
$5.27
$10.54
diesel
$5.21
$5.66
$11.32
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-08.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging
· 0 stops
· 70% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
8.3
0
$2.90
$1.32
Efficient EV
6.9
0
$2.42
$1.10
EV Truck/SUV
11
0
$3.86
$1.77
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Forecast as of Jun 9, 2026
Origin
Kaysville, UT
Late night
in Kaysville on Wednesday
Local time
4:06 AM
MDT
Current temp
61°F
Cloudy
S 5 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued June 8 at 10:50PM MDT until June 9 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued June 8 at 10:50PM MDT until June 10 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Murray, UT
Late night
in Murray on Wednesday
Local time
4:06 AM
MDT
Current temp
60°F
Cloudy
S 6 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued June 8 at 10:50PM MDT until June 9 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued June 8 at 10:50PM MDT until June 10 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
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
1 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
33m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is a mix of highway and surface roads, with 44% of the route on highways. You'll experience a stretch of 12.1 miles on US 89 before transitioning to Veterans Memorial Highway and Main Street. Expect to encounter more frequent exits and merging traffic as you get closer to the urban areas of Murray.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.1 mi on US 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in near US 89.
Driving Effort9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 27.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (US 89): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 27.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.1 miles on US 89. 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 3.6 miles (US 89): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26 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.
