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 Lehi, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
21.7 mi
35 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 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Murray, UT
Stephen Leonardi
Lehi, UT
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Spanning just 22.8 miles, this quick trip from Murray to Lehi is an efficient way to navigate the Mountain West corridor. You can comfortably complete the drive in about 26 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. Because the route relies entirely on local roads like State Street, 4800 South, and 5300 South, you won't need to worry about long-haul highway fatigue. Budgeting approximately $4 for fuel should be plenty to cover this short distance. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a local excursion, the lack of required stops ensures a straightforward, no-fuss experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 16.7 mi | 17m |
| State Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| 5300 South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Center Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Thanksgiving Way | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 300 North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 100 West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 4800 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 16.7 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murray, UT and Lehi, 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
17 mi
·
17 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 282
Toward SR 194 West: 2100 North
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on US 89
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Thanksgiving Way
Exit 282
Toward West 2100 North Westbound, West State Street, North 1200 West
9
Continue on US 89
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
State Street
Exit 282
Toward West State Street
10
Turn right onto Center Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street
11
Turn right onto West 300 North
428 ft
·
20 sec
·
West 300 North
12
Turn right onto 100 West
101 ft
·
4 sec
·
100 West
13
Arrive at destination
100 West
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.6 — 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
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m 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
18.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward SR 194 West: 2100 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 282
Toward SR 194 West: 2100 North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.44 one way
$6.88 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $3.60 | $7.21 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Lehi, UT
Night in Lehi on Saturday
Local time
10:34 PM
MDT
Current temp
65°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m 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 that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than settling into a monotonous interstate cruise. With a 0% highway share, this route trades high-speed lanes for the stop-and-go rhythm of community thoroughfares. You will navigate through local intersections, requiring constant attention to traffic lights and urban flow. Since there is no single long, uninterrupted stretch, the drive feels like a continuous series of turns and neighborhood transitions. It is a practical alternative to major expressways if you prefer staying on surface streets throughout your entire 22.8-mile journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.7 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 early in the drive near 4800 South.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 21.7 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: 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
4,795 ft
4,316 ft
Total Climb
479 ft
Total Descent
226 ft
Highest Point
4,795 ft
~15.5 mi in
Elevation Range
479 ft
Notable High Points
4,795 ft at ~15.5 miles
+196 ft prominence
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 Lehi, UT, road signs begin pointing toward 2100 North Westbound along the way.
2100 North Westbound
19.2 mi in
|
~23m
|
via US 89
About the Cities
Arriving in Lehi, UT
Full guide →Lehi is a city in the Wasatch Range in Utah, United States. Lehi is a city of 50,000 that is known for Lehi Roller Mills and Thanksgiving Point.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 21.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lehi, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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