How far is Alta, WY from Magna, UT?
The driving distance from Alta, WY to Magna, UT is about 298.5 miles (480.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217.3 miles (349.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Bannock County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Sunny
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 Alta School Road
26 m · 4 sec · Alta School Road
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Turn right onto Alta Ski Hill Road West
2923 ft · 1 min · Alta Ski Hill Road West
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Turn right onto Stateline Road
3111 ft · 2 min · Stateline Road
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Turn left onto East 2500 North
3.2 mi · 8 min · East 2500 North
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Turn right onto North Highway 33
5.7 mi · 8 min · North Highway 33
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Continue on South Main Street
32.8 mi · 49 min · South Main Street
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Continue on East 9th North
1.1 km · 1 min · East 9th North
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Take the ramp left
1469 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yellowstone Highway
12.5 mi · 13 min · Yellowstone Highway
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
15.4 mi · 16 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on Rigby Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Rigby Highway
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Merge slight right onto Grandview Drive
575 ft · 14 sec · Grandview Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Arco, Pocatello
1466 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
179 mi · 2 hr 51 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
16.4 mi · 18 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Legacy Parkway
1.3 km · 54 sec
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Continue on Legacy Parkway
11.4 mi · 13 min · Legacy Parkway
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Merge slight right onto Belt Route
7 mi · 7 min · Belt Route
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 201 West: Magna
2996 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto 2100 South Freeway
6.9 mi · 8 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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
179 mi · 02h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Widespread Frost then Sunny 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 298.5 miles (480.4 km) and usually takes 05h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
McCammon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.2 miles from Alta and 149.3 miles from Magna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217.3 miles (349.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.2 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:04 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.17 one way or $94.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Alta and Sunny near Magna.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alta and Magna. Straight-line distance: 217.3 mi (349.71 km).
#1 Alta
Situated at an elevation of 6440 feet on the western slope of the Teton Range, this unincorporated community in Teton County sits directly on the Wyoming-Idaho border.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.7538100, -111.0368900 |
| Altitude | 1963 |
| 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: 480 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 43m |
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 | $4.48 | $47.17 | $94.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.74 | $49.93 | $99.87 |
| Premium | $5.07 | $53.39 | $106.77 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $65.38 | $130.76 |
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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