How far is Alpine, CA from Magna, UT?
The driving distance from Alpine, CA to Magna, UT is about 763 miles (1227.9 km), with a travel time of about 13h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 601.9 miles (968.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 27h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 13h 32m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Clark County, Nevada, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alpine and Magna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpine and Magna.
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Start on the route
43 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Alpine Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Alpine Boulevard
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Turn right onto Tavern Road
1406 ft · 43 sec · Tavern Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 8 West: San Diego
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kumeyaay Highway
6 mi · 6 min · Kumeyaay Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lake Jennings Park Road
1450 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Lake Jennings Park Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Lake Jennings Park Road
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Continue on Mapleview Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Mapleview Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
9.2 mi · 13 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Poway Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Poway Road
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Turn right onto Espola Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Espola Road
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Turn left onto Twin Peaks Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Twin Peaks Road
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Continue on Camino del Norte
1.6 mi · 2 min · Camino del Norte
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Take the ramp right toward I 15 North
1131 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Escondido Freeway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Escondido Freeway
6.9 mi · 8 min · Escondido Freeway
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Continue on Avocado Highway
21.9 mi · 23 min · Avocado Highway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Escondido Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215
1510 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
34.5 mi · 40 min · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 215 North: San Bernardino, Barstow
2413 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Riverside Freeway
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Continue on San Bernardino Freeway
5.5 mi · 6 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Continue on Barstow Freeway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Barstow Freeway
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Keep slight left
1141 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
6.8 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Continue on CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway
5.4 mi · 6 min · CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway
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Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
45.6 mi · 49 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
112 mi · 2 hr · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Continue on Las Vegas Freeway
123.8 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Las Vegas Freeway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
334.3 mi · 5 hr 35 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 201 West: 2100 South, 1300 South, West Temple
1585 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 201 West: West Valley
2171 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on 2100 South Freeway
9.6 mi · 11 min · 2100 South Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward SR 111
1490 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on 8400 West
2286 ft · 47 sec · 8400 West
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Turn right onto Magna Main Street
2712 ft · 2 min · Magna Main Street
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Turn left onto Spencer Avenue
715 ft · 25 sec · Spencer Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spencer Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpine and Magna.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
334 mi · 05h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Alpine and Sunny near Magna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alpine to Magna?
The road trip is about 763 miles (1227.9 km) and usually takes 13h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Moapa Town is a useful midpoint, sitting about 381.6 miles from Alpine and 381.4 miles from Magna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 601.9 miles (968.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 161.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $168.55 one way or $337.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 239.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Alpine and Magna, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alpine and Sunny near Magna.
Stop Ideas Near Moapa Town
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Valley of Fire State Park
US Agricultural Department
True Value
Lost City Museum-Archaeology
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moapa Town.
Las Vegas (Downtown), Nevada
Las Vegas International Airport, Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
St. George, Utah
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alpine and Magna. Straight-line distance: 601.95 mi (968.75 km).
#1 Alpine
Census-designated place in San Diego County, California, United States
| Population | 14,236 |
| Coordinates | 32.8350500, -116.7664100 |
| Altitude | 559 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Magna
Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
| Population | 26,505 |
| Coordinates | 40.7091100, -112.1016100 |
| Altitude | 1304 |
| Country | United States |
End: Magna (-112.10161, 40.70911)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 25h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 19h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $6.26 | $168.55 | $337.09 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $174.95 | $349.91 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $180.07 | $360.14 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $226.48 | $452.96 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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