How far is Big Water, UT from Magna, UT?

The driving distance from Big Water, UT to Magna, UT is about 376.6 miles (606 km), with a travel time of about 06h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251.7 miles (405 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
376.57 mi
06h 58m
Flight
251.67 mi
405.03 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251.67 mi
Kilometers
405.03 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
376.57 mi
Kilometers
606.03 km
Drive Time
06h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Magna
Sat, Nov 7, 6:23 PM MST
Return by in Big Water
Sun, Nov 8, 1:22 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Big Water
2026-11-07T11:25
Arrive Magna
Sat, Nov 7, 6:23 PM MST
Route Timing
06h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:59 PM to 2:29 PM MST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:02 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Big Water
8:00 PM MST
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Beaver
UT

City in Beaver County, Utah, United States

From Big Water
188 mi
03h 29m
To Magna
188.5 mi
03h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM MST
Wind
1 to 6 mph ENE
Destination
48°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Big Water and Magna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Big Water and Magna.

  1. 1

    Start on East Dry Powder Drive

    15 m · 8 sec · East Dry Powder Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Aaron Burr Drive

    1513 ft · 1 min · Aaron Burr Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 100 East

    1828 ft · 52 sec · 100 East

  5. 5

    Continue on Center Street

    2103 ft · 1 min · Center Street

  6. 6

    Continue on 300 West

    66.7 mi · 1 hr 25 min · 300 West

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    20.4 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit right toward I 15 North

    2452 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    209.8 mi · 3 hr 29 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 201 West: 2100 South, 1300 South, West Temple

    1585 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 201 West: West Valley

    2171 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on 2100 South Freeway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · 2100 South Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward SR 111

    1490 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on 8400 West

    2286 ft · 47 sec · 8400 West

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Magna Main Street

    2712 ft · 2 min · Magna Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Spencer Avenue

    715 ft · 25 sec · Spencer Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spencer Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Big Water and Magna.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
210 mi · 56%
300 West
66.7 mi · 18%
North Main Street
10.1 mi · 3%
2100 South Freeway
9.56 mi · 3%
SR 201 West
0.71 mi
Magna Main Street
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

210 mi · 03h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 58m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+124.9 mi
251.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beaver
03h 29m from Big Water
Leave By
10:02 PM MST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Big Water and Sunny near Magna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Big Water to Magna?

The road trip is about 376.6 miles (606 km) and usually takes 06h 58m 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?

Beaver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188 miles from Big Water and 188.5 miles from Magna.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 251.7 miles (405 km), while the road route adds roughly 124.9 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 MST. 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 $59.22 one way or $118.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Big Water and Sunny near Magna.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Big Water and Magna. Straight-line distance: 251.67 mi (405.03 km).

Big Water

#1 Big Water

Town in Kane County, Utah, United States

Population507
Coordinates37.0824900, -111.6643300
Altitude1252
CountryUnited States
Magna

#2 Magna

Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

Population26,505
Coordinates40.7091100, -112.1016100
Altitude1304
CountryUnited States
Start: Big Water (-111.66433, 37.08249)
End: Magna (-112.10161, 40.70911)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 606 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.29 gal
50.3 L · about $59.22
Round trip
$118.44
26.58 gal · 100.6 L
Estimated CO2
118.1 kg one way
Round trip: 236.2 kg / 521 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $59.22 $118.44
Mid-grade $4.75 $63.13 $126.26
Premium $4.99 $66.37 $132.74
Diesel $6.39 $84.88 $169.77

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Utah · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Big Water and Magna. The current time is 11:25:24.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.