Origin
Murray, UT
Late night in Murray on Tuesday
Local time
2:56 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Murray, UT to Centerville, 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
25m
Distance
20.2 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Murray, UT
Stephen Leonardi
Centerville, UT
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Trip Overview
Murray, UT to Centerville, UT is 20.2 miles and takes about 25m via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, local drive entirely within Utah, connecting two communities in the Mountain West region. Given its brief distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day trip. It's a straightforward way to get from one point to another without much fuss, perfect if you're looking for efficiency over extensive sightseeing.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 17.1 mi | 18m |
| Parrish Lane | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| 4500 South | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North 400 East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 4800 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 100 North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 17.1 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murray, UT and Centerville, UT.
1
Start on this road
27 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto 4800 South
81 ft
·
6 sec
·
4800 South
3
Turn right onto US 89
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
State Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto SR 266
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
4500 South
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake
6
Merge onto I 15
17 mi
·
18 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 319
Toward SR 105: Parrish Lane
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
473 ft
·
11 sec
Toward SR 105 East: Parrish Lane East, Centerville
Use the right lane.
9
Turn straight onto SR 105
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Parrish Lane
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto North 400 East
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
North 400 East
11
Turn left onto 100 North
37 ft
·
1 sec
·
100 North
12
Arrive at destination
100 North
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.9 — 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 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 89 / State Street
Turn right onto US 89 / State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway toward Salt Lake City
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Salt Lake City
7
18.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward SR 105: Parrish Lane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 319
Toward SR 105: Parrish Lane
9
18.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 105 East: Parrish Lane East, Centerville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward SR 105 East: Parrish Lane East, Centervi...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.20 one way
$6.40 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.60 | $7.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Centerville, UT
Late night in Centerville on Tuesday
Local time
2:56 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
25m 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 route is characterized as a "turn-heavy local drive," meaning you'll be navigating through city streets and local roads rather than sustained highway travel. With a 0% highway share, expect frequent intersections and changes in speed limits. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, which will likely involve navigating through various neighborhoods and commercial areas. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires constant attention to your surroundings, rather than a cruise on an open road.
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: 17.1 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 4800 South.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 20.2 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (4800 South): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 89 / State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Murray, UT to Centerville, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Salt Lake City along the way.
Salt Lake City
1.6 mi in
|
~3m
|
via I 15
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 20.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m 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 17.1 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 Centerville, 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; near the start (US 89 / State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Centerville, 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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