Origin
Perry, UT
Late night in Perry on Sunday
Local time
1:54 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Perry, 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
1h 9m
Distance
61.3 mi
99 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Perry, UT
Zülfü Demir📸
Murray, UT
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
This 61.3-mile drive from Perry to Murray in Utah's Mountain West region is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 9 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate Veterans Memorial Highway and Highway 89, with a brief stretch on 750 North. With a projected fuel cost of around $10, this is an economical option for a quick journey. The route offers a straightforward connection between two points within the state, making it a practical choice for local travel. Its short duration means you won't need to worry about overnight stays, offering flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 55.1 mi | 58m |
| Highway 89 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| 750 North | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 4500 South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Freedom Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Allen Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 55.1 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perry, UT and Murray, UT.
1
Start on Freedom Street
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
Freedom Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto Allen Street
295 ft
·
15 sec
·
Allen Street
3
Turn left onto US 89
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 89
4
Continue on US 89
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
5
Turn right onto SR 315
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
750 North
Use the right lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 15 South, I 84 East: Ogden
7
Merge onto I 15; I 84
16 mi
·
16 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
27 mi
·
29 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 301
Toward SR 266: 4500 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward Murray
Use the left lane.
13
Turn straight onto SR 266
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
4500 South
14
Turn right onto US 89
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
15
Turn left onto 4800 South
132 ft
·
5 sec
·
4800 South
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right
27 ft
·
1 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.7 miles from Perry, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 61.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Allen Street
At end of road, turn left onto Allen Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
SR 315 / 750 North
Turn right onto SR 315 / 750 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
59.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward SR 266: 4500 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 301
Toward SR 266: 4500 South
7
60 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Murray
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Murray
7
61.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Turn right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.71 one way
$19.43 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
| premium | $4.53 | $10.94 | $21.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.53 | $27.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.44 | $2.94 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.36 | $2.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.58 | $3.92 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 9m 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 this 61.3-mile journey, with only about a quarter of the route on highways. The majority of your time will be spent on Veterans Memorial Highway, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 55.1 miles. While not an interstate, this highway offers a consistent path. You'll experience a blend of local road driving and highway segments, which can change the pace as you progress toward Murray.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.1 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 around 0.1 miles in near Allen Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.3 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Allen Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.3 miles (SR 315 / 750 North): Lane positioning matters here; at 59.6 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 1h 9m. Total distance: 61.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m 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 55.1 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 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: at 0.1 miles (Allen Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.3 miles (SR 315 / 750 North): Lane positioning matters here; at 59.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument and Golden Spike National Historical Park. 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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