Origin
Murray, UT
Night in Murray on Saturday
Local time
10:34 PM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Murray, UT to American Fork, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
24.5 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Murray, UT
Stephen Leonardi
American Fork, UT
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Trip Overview
This 24.5-mile drive from Murray, UT to American Fork, UT is a short hop, easily completed in about 30 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll navigate primarily on Veterans Memorial Highway and Main Street, with State Street also playing a role. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, this route offers a straightforward journey within the Mountain West region. Given its brief duration, it's ideal for those looking for a quick transit between these Utah locales without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 21 mi | 22m |
| Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| State Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 5300 South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 4800 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 100 East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 21 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murray, UT and American Fork, UT.
1
Start on this road
27 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto 4800 South
81 ft
·
4 sec
·
4800 South
3
Turn left onto US 89
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto SR 173
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
5300 South
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 15
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 278
Toward SR 145: American Fork, Main Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Toward American Fork, Main Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Merge onto SR 145
179 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
10
Continue on SR 145
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
11
Turn left onto SR 74
44 ft
·
1 sec
·
100 East
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
SR 74
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
4800 South
Turn left onto 4800 South
Navigation decision point
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 173 / 5300 South
Turn right onto SR 173 / 5300 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
8
23 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward SR 145: American Fork, Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 278
Toward SR 145: American Fork, Main Street
9
23.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward American Fork, Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward American Fork, Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.88 one way
$7.76 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $4.07 | $8.14 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
American Fork, UT
Night in American Fork on Saturday
Local time
10:34 PM
MDT
Current temp
45°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
19 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
30m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this 24.5-mile stretch, with 0% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 21 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway. This drive is characterized by its frequent changes in direction and local road feel, rather than sustained highway cruising. As you progress, you’ll likely transition from a more arterial road feel to more of a main street experience as you approach your destination.
Only 0% 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: 21 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 early in the drive near 4800 South.
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 9 decision points packed into just 24.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (4800 South): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (SR 173 / 5300 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 24.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m 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 21 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 American Fork, 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: near the start (4800 South): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (SR 173 / 5300 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: 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 American Fork, 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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