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Trip from Murray, UT to Mapleton, UT

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

56m

Distance

47.2 mi

76 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m

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

Downtown Mapleton, UT, UT

Mapleton, UT

Hao Ma

Trip Overview

The drive from Murray, UT to Mapleton, UT covers 47.2 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, State Street, 400 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.19 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 39.6 mi 42m
State Street 2.2 mi 3m
400 South 1.9 mi 2m
Maple Street 1 mi 1m
5300 South 0.7 mi 1m
1600 West 0.5 mi <1m
Main Street 0.4 mi <1m
4800 South <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 39.6 mi, about 42m

Traffic on I-15

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 348 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~7,658 veh/hr typical

Quietest

2 AM

~333 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

23×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 79 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 Murray, UT and Mapleton, 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

40 mi · 42 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 260 Toward SR 77: 400 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork

461 ft · 13 sec
Toward SR 77: Springville, Mapleton, Springville Art Museum, 400 South Use the left lane.
9

Turn straight onto SR 77

1.9 mi · 2 min · 400 South
Use the left / straight lanes.
10

Turn right onto US 89

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Main Street
11

Keep slight right at fork onto US 89

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Main Street
12

Turn straight onto US 89

1.4 mi · 2 min · State Street
13

Continue on US 89

0.5 mi · 52 sec · 1600 West
14

Turn left onto SR 147

1.0 mi · 1 min · Maple Street
Use the left lane.
15

Arrive at destination

Maple Street

Where to Stop

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

city in Utah County, Utah, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vineyard, UT

24 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

Riverton, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vineyard, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.6 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 46.1 — 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.
7
41.5 mi into trip | ~46m in

Take the exit toward SR 77: 400 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 260 Toward SR 77: 400 South
9
41.8 mi into trip | ~47m in

Keep slight left at fork toward SR 77: Springville, Mapleton, Springville Art Museum, 400 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward SR 77: Springville, Mapleton, Springvill...
6
46.1 mi into trip | ~54m in | SR 147 / Maple Street

Turn left onto SR 147 / Maple Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.19 one way

$16.37 round trip

$4.41/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $8.56 $17.12
premium $4.95 $9.20 $18.40
diesel $5.60 $10.40 $20.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.2 0 $4.96 $2.27
Efficient EV 11.8 0 $4.13 $1.89
EV Truck/SUV 18.9 0 $6.61 $3.02

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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 Sep 2, 2026

Origin

Murray, UT

Afternoon in Murray on Wednesday

Local time

1:57 PM

MDT

Current temp

82°F

Sunny

SSW 16 to 21 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued September 2 at 9:59AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued September 2 at 9:50AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Destination

Mapleton, UT

Afternoon in Mapleton on Wednesday

Local time

1:57 PM

MDT

Current temp

80°F

Sunny

SSW 15 to 20 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued September 2 at 9:59AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued September 2 at 9:50AM 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

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

56m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

47.2 mi in 56m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.6 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 11 decision points packed into just 47.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.

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 41.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

4,732 ft 4,302 ft

Total Climb

706 ft

Total Descent

277 ft

Highest Point

4,732 ft

~47.2 mi in

Elevation Range

430 ft

Notable High Points

4,648 ft at ~16.8 miles +42 ft prominence
4,646 ft at ~30.3 miles +81 ft prominence

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 Mapleton, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Springville Art Museum along the way.

Springville Art Museum

41.8 mi in | ~47m

About the Cities

Starting in Murray, UT

Full guide →

Founded 1848

Top landmarks

  • • Henry J. Wheeler Farm — house in Utah, United States of America
  • • Murray Downtown Historic District — historic district in Murray, Utah, United States

Arriving in Mapleton, UT

Full guide →

Founded 1856

Top landmarks

  • • Roswell Darius Bird Sr. House — historic residence in Mapleton, Utah, United States

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 56m. Total distance: 47.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 39.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 6 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Mapleton, 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 41.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mapleton, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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