Origin
Murray, UT
Late night in Murray on Sunday
Local time
1:54 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Murray, UT to Midway, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
44.8 mi
72 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Murray, UT
Stephen Leonardi
Midway, UT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to escape Murray for a change of scenery, this 44.8-mile trip to Midway is a straightforward trek through the Mountain West. You should plan on a travel time of roughly 56 minutes, making this an ideal one-day excursion that doesn't require an overnight stay. Your journey will take you across the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, US 40, and River Road. With a fuel budget of approximately $7, the trip is quite economical for a quick getaway. Because both your origin and destination are located within the same region, you can expect a consistent driving culture throughout the transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 22.9 mi | 24m |
| US 40 | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| River Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| State Street | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| 400 East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 4800 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 22.9 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murray, UT and Midway, 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
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
State Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 80 East
5
Merge onto I 80
23 mi
·
24 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 146
Toward US 40 East: Heber City, Vernal
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward US 40: Heber, Vernal
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto US 40; US 189
13 mi
·
14 min
·
US 40; US 189
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto River Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
River Road
10
Enter roundabout onto River Road
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
River Road
11
Continue on River Road
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
River Road
12
Enter roundabout onto River Road
79 ft
·
1 sec
·
River Road
13
Continue on River Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
River Road
14
Enter roundabout onto River Road
51 ft
·
1 sec
·
River Road
15
Continue on River Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
River Road
16
Continue on 400 East
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
400 East
17
Turn right onto SR 113
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Main Street
18
Arrive at destination
SR 222
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.4 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.9 — 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.
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 East
Navigation decision point
Toward I 80 East
8
26.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward US 40 East: Heber City, Vernal
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 146
Toward US 40 East: Heber City, Vernal
8
26.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 40: Heber, Vernal
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 40: Heber, Vernal
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.10 one way
$14.20 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
| premium | $4.53 | $7.99 | $15.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Midway, UT
Late night in Midway on Sunday
Local time
1:54 AM
MDT
Current temp
38°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
26 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
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 trip that transitions from fast-paced highway travel to a more technical experience. Roughly 29% of your total mileage is spent on highways, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 22.9 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Once you exit the major thoroughfares, the character of the drive shifts significantly. You will navigate a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention compared to the initial highway segments. It is a varied experience that keeps you engaged behind the wheel as you move away from the main interstate corridors.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.9 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower 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 12 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 44.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 3.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
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 Midway, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Vernal along the way.
Vernal
26.7 mi in
|
~32m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 44.8 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 with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.9 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower 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 Midway, 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 3.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
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 Midway, 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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