How far is Alta, IA from Magna, UT?
The driving distance from Alta, IA to Magna, UT is about 1061.9 miles (1709 km), with a travel time of about 18h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 876.4 miles (1410.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 37h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 18h 37m.
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.
Village in Cheyenne County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alta and Magna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alta and Magna.
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Start on 60th Avenue
613 ft · 28 sec · 60th Avenue
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Turn left onto Highway 7
3.3 mi · 5 min · Highway 7
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Turn right onto 90th Avenue
1549 ft · 29 sec · 90th Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 110
3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 110
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Turn straight onto 85th Avenue
951 ft · 22 sec · 85th Avenue
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Turn left onto 630th Street
2647 ft · 43 sec · 630th Street
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Turn right onto 90th Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · 90th Avenue
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Continue on Gard Avenue
5.9 mi · 8 min · Gard Avenue
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Turn right onto 220th Street
1.3 km · 1 min · 220th Street
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Turn left onto Fox Avenue
11.3 mi · 16 min · Fox Avenue
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Continue on Des Moines Street
2648 ft · 1 min · Des Moines Street
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Continue on Fox Avenue
5.9 mi · 8 min · Fox Avenue
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Continue on 400th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 400th Street
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Continue on State Highway 39
17.1 mi · 24 min · State Highway 39
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Turn left
66 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
1746 ft · 30 sec · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
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Continue on 260th Street
1.1 km · 59 sec · 260th Street
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Turn slight right onto US 30 West: Dunlap
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
32.6 mi · 47 min
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Turn left onto South Maple Avenue
1688 ft · 41 sec · South Maple Avenue
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Continue on West 11th Street
1194 ft · 23 sec · West 11th Street
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Continue on West 11th Street
7.3 mi · 10 min · West 11th Street
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Continue on East Erie Street
1812 ft · 1 min · East Erie Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
2367 ft · 1 min · South 6th Street
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Continue on Loess Hills Trail
3.1 mi · 4 min · Loess Hills Trail
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Continue on Old Lincoln Highway
2978 ft · 49 sec · Old Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Desoto Avenue
2849 ft · 1 min · Desoto Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1775 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 680 West: North Omaha
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
15.6 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Lincoln
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
341.7 mi · 5 hr 47 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Sidney, Cheyanne
579.6 mi · 9 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West Valley
2412 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West Valley
898 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 201 West: West Valley
3042 ft · 1 min
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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 Alta and Magna.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 80 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Sidney, Cheyanne
580 mi · 09h 34m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Alta and Sunny near Magna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alta to Magna?
The road trip is about 1061.9 miles (1709 km) and usually takes 18h 37m 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?
Potter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 528.4 miles from Alta and 533.6 miles from Magna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 876.4 miles (1410.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 185.5 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 CDT. 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 $157.56 one way or $315.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 333 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Alta and Magna, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Alta and Sunny near Magna.
Stop Ideas Near Potter
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Potter.
Fort Morgan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alta and Magna. Straight-line distance: 876.41 mi (1410.44 km).
#1 Alta
City in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,916 |
| Coordinates | 42.6735900, -95.2905500 |
| Altitude | 454 |
| 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: 1709 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 35h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 26h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 21h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 17h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 15h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 13h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.21 | $157.56 | $315.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $167.64 | $335.28 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $191.13 | $382.27 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $227.48 | $454.96 |
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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