Origin
Payson, UT
Late night in Payson on Sunday
Local time
1:54 AM
MDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Payson, UT to Murray, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
51.7 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Payson, UT
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Murray, UT
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
Planning a trip from Payson, UT to Murray, UT? This 51.7-mile drive takes approximately 59 minutes and is easily manageable as a single-day trip. You'll primarily be on Veterans Memorial Highway, State Street, and Main Street, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $8, making it an economical option. This route offers a straightforward local drive experience within the Mountain West region. Its relatively short duration means you can depart and arrive on the same day with plenty of time to spare.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 48.6 mi | 51m |
| State Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 5300 South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 100 North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 4800 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 48.6 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Payson, UT and Murray, UT.
1
Start on this road
36 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Main Street
107 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right
177 ft
·
15 sec
4
Turn right
158 ft
·
12 sec
5
Turn right
48 ft
·
5 sec
6
Turn right onto SR 198
206 ft
·
10 sec
·
100 North
7
Turn left onto SR 115
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
9
Merge onto I 15; US 6
49 mi
·
51 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 300
Toward SR 173: 5300 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
344 ft
·
10 sec
Toward SR 173: Murray, 5300 South
Use the right lane.
12
Turn right onto SR 173
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
5300 South
13
Turn left onto US 89
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto 4800 South
81 ft
·
4 sec
·
4800 South
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right
27 ft
·
1 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.9 miles from Payson, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 51.7 — 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
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
7
49.8 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward SR 173: 5300 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 300
Toward SR 173: 5300 South
8
50.2 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 173: Murray, 5300 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward SR 173: Murray, 5300 South
7
51.7 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Turn right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.19 one way
$16.39 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $8.59 | $17.17 |
| premium | $4.53 | $9.22 | $18.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.41 | $22.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.24 | $3.31 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Murray, UT
Late night in Murray on Sunday
Local time
1:54 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°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
8 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
59m 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 for the entirety of this 51.7-mile journey from Payson to Murray. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating through towns and along main thoroughfares like Veterans Memorial Highway, State Street, and Main Street. The longest stretch without a significant turn or change in road character is 48.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. This route is characterized by frequent intersections and changes in speed limits, requiring your constant attention as you travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48.6 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 Main Street.
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 14 decision points packed into just 51.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 49.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
4,748 ft
4,302 ft
Total Climb
366 ft
Total Descent
722 ft
Highest Point
4,748 ft
~36.9 mi in
Elevation Range
446 ft
Notable High Points
4,560 ft at ~7.4 miles
+11 ft prominence
4,645 ft at ~22.2 miles
+80 ft prominence
4,748 ft at ~36.9 miles
+133 ft prominence
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 51.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m 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 48.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 7 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 Murray, 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 (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 49.8 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 Murray, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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