Origin
Murray, UT
Late night in Murray on Sunday
Local time
1:57 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Murray, UT to South Jordan, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
10 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Murray, UT
Stephen Leonardi
South Jordan, UT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute within the Mountain West, the 11-mile trek from Murray to South Jordan is a straightforward neighborhood connection. You can expect to complete this trip in roughly 14 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a half-day errand run or a simple point-to-point transit. Because this is a short local drive, you do not need to worry about overnight logistics or complex travel planning. With a fuel budget of just $2, it is an incredibly affordable route to navigate. The path keeps you entirely within the state of Utah, moving seamlessly between these two suburban hubs without the need for long-distance highway travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 6 mi | 6m |
| 10600 South | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 5300 South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Jordan Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 10400 South | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 10515 South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 4800 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murray, UT and South Jordan, 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
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
Exit 293
Toward SR 151 West: 10600 South
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward South Jordan
Use the right lane.
9
Turn straight onto SR 151
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
10600 South
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on SR 151
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
10515 South
11
Continue on SR 151
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Jordan Parkway
12
Continue on SR 151
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
10400 South
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on SR 151
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
10400 South
14
Arrive at destination
SR 151
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.1 — 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.
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
7
7.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward SR 151 West: 10600 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 293
Toward SR 151 West: 10600 South
8
8.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward South Jordan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward South Jordan
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.58 one way
$3.17 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.78 | $3.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
South Jordan, UT
Late night in South Jordan on Sunday
Local time
1:57 AM
MDT
Current temp
47°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
17 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
14m 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 rather than a high-speed interstate experience. You will navigate city streets like 4800 South, State Street, and 5300 South, which require your full attention as you move through urban intersections. Since this route has a 0% highway share, you won’t be dealing with high-velocity merges or long, monotonous stretches of asphalt. The character of the drive is defined by frequent stop-and-go maneuvers rather than open-road cruising. It is a practical, utilitarian trip that prioritizes local connectivity over scenic highways.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6 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 10 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 14m.
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.
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 South Jordan, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Jordan along the way.
Jordan
8.1 mi in
|
~10m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 10 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m 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 6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 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 South Jordan, 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 1.5 miles: 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 South Jordan, 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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