Origin
Murray, UT
Late night in Murray on Sunday
Local time
1:56 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Murray, UT to Park City, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
31.1 mi
50 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Murray, UT
Stephen Leonardi
Park City, UT
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Trip Overview
Murray, UT to Park City, UT is 31.1 miles and takes about 43m via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip connecting two locations within the Mountain West region of Utah. The drive itself is relatively short, making it ideal for a quick excursion or as part of a larger itinerary. You'll spend a small amount on fuel, around $5, and the majority of the route is on well-maintained highways. Consider this an easy hop between communities, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 20.1 mi | 21m |
| SR 224 | 6.7 mi | 12m |
| State Street | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| 4800 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Park Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 20.1 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murray, UT and Park City, 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
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 145
Toward SR 224 South: Kimball Junction, Park City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
253 ft
·
9 sec
Toward SR 224 South: Kimball Junction, Park City, Canyons, Deer Valley
8
Turn right onto SR 224
6.7 mi
·
12 min
·
SR 224
Use the straight lane.
9
Arrive at destination
Park Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.4 — 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
23.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward SR 224 South: Kimball Junction, Park City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 145
Toward SR 224 South: Kimball Junction, Park Cit...
6
24.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 224 South: Kimball Junction, Park City, Canyons, Deer Valley
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 224 South: Kimball Junction, Park Cit...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.93 one way
$9.86 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.55 | $11.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.87 | $13.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Park City, UT
Late night in Park City on Sunday
Local time
1:56 AM
MDT
Current temp
37°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
27 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
43m 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 drive leans towards a turn-heavy local feel, with only 21% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a mix of road types as you navigate from Murray to Park City. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20.1 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Expect to make several turns and adjustments along State Street and SR 224 as you get closer to your destination. It's not a monotonous highway cruise but rather a progression through varied local and arterial roads.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.1 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 4800 South.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
Between Murray, UT and Park City, UT, road signs point toward Canyons and Deer Valley.
Canyons
24.4 mi in
|
~30m
Deer Valley
24.4 mi in
|
~30m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 31.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (21%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.1 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower 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; near the start (US 89 / State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Park City, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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