Origin
West Jordan, UT
Late night in West Jordan on Tuesday
Local time
4:15 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Jordan, UT to Murray, UT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
6.3 mi
10 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 11m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Jordan, UT
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Murray, UT
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
This short 6.3-mile drive from West Jordan, UT to Murray, UT takes about 11 minutes to complete. Designed as a quick local trip within the Mountain West region, it's perfect for a single day, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily navigate Veterans Memorial Highway, 7800 South, and State Street, with no significant highway driving. Expect a low fuel cost, estimated at around $1 for this journey. This route is best suited for a quick errand or connecting two nearby points rather than an extended road trip experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| 7800 South | 1 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 5300 South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Center Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Holden Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 700 West | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 7200 South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 1.5 mi, about 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Jordan, UT and Murray, UT.
1
Start on SR 48
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
7800 South
2
Continue on Center Street
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Center Street
3
Turn left onto Holden Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Holden Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on 700 West
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
700 West
5
Turn right onto SR 48
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
7200 South
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 15 North, I 215 North: Salt Lake
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 15
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake City
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 300
Toward SR 173: 5300 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
344 ft
·
10 sec
Toward SR 173: Murray, 5300 South
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto SR 173
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
5300 South
12
Turn left onto US 89
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto 4800 South
81 ft
·
4 sec
·
4800 South
Use the right lane.
14
Turn right
27 ft
·
1 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 6.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Holden Street
Turn left onto Holden Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
7
4.4 mi into trip
|
~7m 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
4.8 mi into trip
|
~8m 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
6.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Turn right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.00 one way
$2.00 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $1.05 | $2.09 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.12 | $2.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.55 | $0.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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 Tuesday
Local time
4:15 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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
11m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be making frequent turns rather than cruising on open highway. With a 0% highway share, expect to be on city streets and local roads for the entire 6.3 miles. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 1.5 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The road's character is consistent throughout, focusing on navigating local traffic and intersections within the urban landscape of the Salt Lake Valley.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 1.5 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 1.4 miles in near Holden Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 6.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 11m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (Holden Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 West Jordan, UT to Murray, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Salt Lake City along the way.
Salt Lake City
2.9 mi in
|
~6m
|
via I 15
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This 6.3-mile drive is perfect for a quick same-day round trip, easily doable in under 30 minutes total driving time.
Family Friendly
While short at 6.3 miles, the 8/10 complexity and frequent turns might be a bit much for keeping kids entertained and focused on the drive.
Solo Traveler
With its 8/10 complexity and turn-heavy nature, this 11-minute drive might be a bit too much navigating for a solo traveler looking for a relaxing cruise.
EV Driver
This short 6.3-mile route is ideal for EV drivers, with 7 DC fast chargers available and well within the range of most electric vehicles on a single charge.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 1.5 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 1.4 miles (Holden Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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