How far is Canyon, TX from Magna, UT?
The driving distance from Canyon, TX to Magna, UT is about 957.2 miles (1540.5 km), with a travel time of about 17h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 681.4 miles (1096.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 34h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 17h 09m.
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.
The eighth most populous city in Colorado.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canyon and Magna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canyon and Magna.
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Start on 23rd Street
2037 ft · 60 sec · 23rd Street
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Continue on Canyon Expressway
16.6 mi · 19 min · Canyon Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 87 North
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on South Fillmore Street
45.4 mi · 48 min · South Fillmore Street
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Continue on South Dumas Avenue
50.2 mi · 54 min · South Dumas Avenue
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Continue straight
18.8 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
50.9 mi · 1 hr
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Continue straight
17.6 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
32.7 mi · 41 min
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Continue straight
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287 North: Limon
1885 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 287 North: Limon
107.6 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Turn left onto I 70 West: Denver
1634 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
73.1 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward E-470: Colorado Springs, Fort Collins
1608 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on E-470 North: Gun Club Road North, Fort Collins, Denver International Airport
73 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto North Gun Club Road
134 m · 10 sec · North Gun Club Road
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Take the ramp straight toward E470 Toll North
2043 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto E-470
24.9 mi · 25 min · E-470
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Denver, Fort Collins
1652 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 25 North: Fort Collins
2582 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
53 mi · 53 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Owl Canyon Road
1365 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto East County Road 70
6.5 mi · 10 min · East County Road 70
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North County Road 19
20 m · 1 sec · North County Road 19
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Exit the roundabout onto North County Road 19
1.2 mi · 2 min · North County Road 19
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Continue on West County Road 72
3.8 mi · 6 min · West County Road 72
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Highway 287
21.9 mi · 25 min · North Highway 287
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Continue on US Highway 287
23 mi · 25 min · US Highway 287
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Continue on South 3rd Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South 3rd Street
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Take the exit slight right
2889 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
386.5 mi · 6 hr 23 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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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 Canyon and Magna.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
386 mi · 06h 23m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Canyon and Sunny near Magna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Canyon to Magna?
The road trip is about 957.2 miles (1540.5 km) and usually takes 17h 09m 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?
Loveland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 477.5 miles from Canyon and 479.8 miles from Magna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 681.4 miles (1096.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 275.8 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 $129.68 one way or $259.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 300.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Canyon and Magna, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Canyon and Sunny near Magna.
Stop Ideas Near Loveland
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 Loveland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canyon and Magna. Straight-line distance: 681.41 mi (1096.63 km).
#1 Canyon
City in Randall County, Texas, United States
| Population | 13,303 |
| Coordinates | 34.9803300, -101.9188000 |
| Altitude | 1080 |
| 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: 1541 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 31h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 23h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 19h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 15h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 13h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 11h 56m |
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 | $3.84 | $129.68 | $259.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $146.84 | $293.68 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $159.54 | $319.09 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $195.11 | $390.23 |
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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