Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
42.8 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Murray, UT
Stephen Leonardi
West Haven, UT
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The drive from Murray, UT to West Haven, UT covers 42.8 miles and takes about 53m 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, 1900 West, 3300 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.8 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 35.8 mi | 38m |
| 1900 West | 3 mi | 5m |
| 3300 South | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 4500 South | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 5600 South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Midland Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 4800 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 78 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~6,637 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~320 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
20.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 78 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Murray, UT and West Haven, UT.
Start on this road
Turn left onto 4800 South
Turn right onto US 89
Turn left onto SR 266
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto SR 97
Turn right onto SR 126
Turn left onto SR 108
Turn right onto 3300 South
Turn left
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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.
A short stop after about 42.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 21.4 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 37.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto US 89 / State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway toward Salt Lake City
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 97
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 97
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$7.42 one way
$14.85 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.76 | $15.53 |
| premium | $4.95 | $8.34 | $16.68 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $9.43 | $18.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.99 | $2.74 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Murray on Saturday
Local time
4:36 PM
MDT
Current temp
88°F
Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in West Haven on Saturday
Local time
4:36 PM
MDT
Current temp
87°F
Sunny
84°F
Farmington, UT
21 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
42.8 mi in 53m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
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 US 89 / State Street.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 42.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 89 / State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
483 ft
Total Descent
512 ft
Highest Point
4,579 ft
~36.7 mi in
Elevation Range
358 ft
Notable High Points
Founded 1848
Top landmarks
Founded 1991
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 42.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m 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.
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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