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Trip from Murray, UT to Ivins, UT

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 9m

Distance

302.6 mi

487 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 56m ★
6 AM
5h 10m
8 AM
5h 37m
10 AM
5h 19m
12 PM
5h 16m
3 PM
5h 20m
5 PM
5h 35m
8 PM
5h 2m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Murray, UT, UT

Murray, UT

Stephen Leonardi

city in Washington County, Utah, United States

Ivins, UT

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Murray to Ivins covers a distance of 302.6 miles, a journey that typically takes about 5 hours and 9 minutes. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straightforward highway run, you should budget for about $48 in fuel costs. While it is physically possible to complete the trip in a single day, the nature of the route makes it a full commitment. You will be transitioning through the heart of the Mountain West, navigating primarily via 4800 South, State Street, and 5300 South. Whether you choose to power through in one go or take your time, keeping these logistical details in mind will help you stay on schedule.

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

151.3 miles from Murray, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 34m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
4800 South — —
State Street — —
5300 South — —
I 15 South — —
Veterans Memorial Highway — —
SR 34 — —
1000 East — —
Red Hills Parkway — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: 4800 South — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Murray, UT and Ivins, UT.

1

Start on the route

26 ft · 7 sec · the route
2

Turn left onto 4800 South

82 ft · 4 sec · 4800 South
3

Turn left onto State Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · State Street
4

Turn right onto 5300 South

0.7 mi · 1 min · 5300 South
5

Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 South: Las Vegas

0.4 mi · 56 sec · I 15 South: Las Vegas
6

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

291 mi · 4 hr 46 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
7

Take the exit slight right toward SR 34: Saint George Boulevard

0.4 mi · 1 min · SR 34: Saint George Boulevard
8

Turn right onto 1000 East

0.2 mi · 32 sec · 1000 East
9

Turn left onto Red Hills Parkway

3.4 mi · 5 min · Red Hills Parkway
10

Continue on Snow Canyon Parkway

3.2 mi · 6 min · Snow Canyon Parkway
11

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Snow Canyon Parkway

128 ft · 7 sec · Snow Canyon Parkway
12

Exit the roundabout onto Snow Canyon Parkway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Snow Canyon Parkway
13

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Center Street

121 ft · 7 sec · Center Street
14

Exit the roundabout onto Center Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · Center Street
15

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Center Street

131 ft · 8 sec · East Center Street
16

Exit the roundabout onto East Center Street

0.3 mi · 34 sec · East Center Street
17

Turn right onto North Main Street

92 ft · 4 sec · North Main Street
18

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the 5-hour and 9-minute duration of this turn-heavy route, plan to leave early in the day to avoid fatigue. Since you are relying on local roads, factor in at least one necessary stop to stretch your legs and reset your focus. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the stop-and-go nature of local streets can impact your efficiency compared to steady highway speeds. Budgeting $48 for gas is a solid baseline, but keep a little extra set aside for potential detours. Your best strategy is to embrace the local pace of the drive, as the lack of highway miles means you will have more flexibility to pull over whenever you need a break.

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 151.3 miles from Murray, UT, or about 2h 34m into the drive.

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 67 miles or 1h 8m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 151.3 miles or 2h 34m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ivins, UT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Murray, 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 Murray, UT

This is one driving day of about 302.6 miles and 5h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Murray, 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Richfield, UT, UT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Richfield, UT

151 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

Payson, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Richfield, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 151.3 miles from Murray, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Sicilia Mia

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Salt Lake City, Utah

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+18012740223

Visit website

Mi Ranchito AF

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

American Fork, Utah

3 mi

Sicilia Mia

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately

Salt Lake City, Utah

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+18012740223

Visit website

Mi Ranchito AF

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 21.6

American Fork, Utah

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18017566138

Visit website

Tuscany Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $50 to $10

Salt Lake City, Utah

Hours: 5–9 pm

+18012779919

Visit website

Archibald's Restaurant at Gardner Village

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

West Jordan, Utah

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18015666940

Visit website

Northfield Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 237.7

Cedar City, Utah

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Taylorsville, Utah

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Salt Lake City, Utah

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 302.6

St. George, Utah

+14356347100

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Salt Lake City, Utah

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 194.5

Beaver, UT

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour

Salt Lake City, Utah

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 302.6

Ivins, Utah

+14356888535

Visit website

EvGateway Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 43.2

Mapleton, Utah

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19499452000

Visit website

Red Cliffs Recreation Area

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 280.9

Washington, Utah

+14356883200

Visit website

Jenny's Canyon Trail

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 302.6

Dammeron Valley, Utah

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

Visit website

Silver Reef Museum / Ghost Town

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 280.9

Leeds, Utah

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+14358792254

Visit website

Butterfly Biosphere

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 21.6

Lehi, Utah

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+18017682300

Visit website

Snow Canyon State Park Petrified Sand Dunes

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 302.6

Dammeron Valley, Utah

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14356282255

Visit website

Firehouse Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 302.6

St. George, Utah

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14352563880

Visit website

Snow Canyon State Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 302.6

Ivins, Utah

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14356282255

Visit website

Frontier Homestead State Park Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 237.7

Cedar City, Utah

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+14355869290

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$47.95 one way

$95.90 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 106 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $50.26 $100.53
premium $4.53 $53.98 $107.96
diesel $5.61 $66.81 $133.62

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$48

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$73–$98

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 105.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 90.8 1 $31.77 $14.52
Efficient EV 75.7 0 $26.48 $12.10
EV Truck/SUV 121 1 $42.36 $19.37

Gas CO2

106 kg

EV CO2

35 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Murray, UT

Evening in Murray on Saturday

Local time

7:24 PM

MDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ivins, UT

Evening in Ivins on Saturday

Local time

7:24 PM

MDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

63°F

Richfield, UT

151 mi in

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

14 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

5h 9m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a very different experience than your typical high-speed interstate commute, as this route consists of 0% highway driving. You will be navigating a turn-heavy local course that requires your full attention behind the wheel. Because you are sticking to local roads like State Street and 5300 South, the pace is significantly slower and more manual than a standard freeway cruise. The character of the drive is defined by constant adjustments rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of road. Be prepared for a hands-on driving experience where the environment changes frequently as you navigate through the local grid.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: 4800 South.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 5h 9m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Murray, UT to Ivins, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 9m. Total distance: 302.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Murray, UT to Ivins, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Ivins, UT before the return drive.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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