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 Riverton, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
13 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Murray, UT
Stephen Leonardi
Riverton, UT
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
Murray, UT to Riverton, UT is 13 miles and takes about 18m via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within the Mountain West region, connecting two points in Utah. It's a straightforward, turn-heavy local drive, making it ideal for a short hop or a segment of a larger journey. You won't need to pack much for this one, but it's always good to be prepared for local traffic.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 8.3 mi | 8m |
| 12600 South | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| 12300 South | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 5300 South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Redwood Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 4800 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 8.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murray, UT and Riverton, 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
8.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 291
Toward SR 71: 12300 South
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
434 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Riverton
Use the right lane.
9
Turn straight onto SR 71
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
12300 South
10
Continue on SR 71
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
12600 South
11
Turn left onto SR 68
198 ft
·
6 sec
·
Redwood Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right
64 ft
·
4 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13 — 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
10.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward SR 71: 12300 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 291
Toward SR 71: 12300 South
8
10.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Riverton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Riverton
6
13 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
SR 68 / Redwood Road
Turn left onto SR 68 / Redwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.06 one way
$4.12 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Riverton, UT
Late night in Riverton on Sunday
Local time
1:54 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
18m 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 route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway driving percentage. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 8.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a dynamic driving experience with frequent turns and changes in road character as you navigate through local streets and municipal roads like 12600 South and 12300 South. It’s less about covering long distances and more about navigating a series of interconnected urban and suburban thoroughfares.
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: 8.3 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 13 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
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 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 13 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m 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 8.3 miles on Veterans Memorial 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 Riverton, 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 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Riverton, 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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