How far is Cottonwood, AZ from Magna, UT?
The driving distance from Cottonwood, AZ to Magna, UT is about 589.1 miles (948 km), with a travel time of about 11h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 412.5 miles (663.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 33m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 11h 16m.
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.
Town in Kane County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cottonwood and Magna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cottonwood and Magna.
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Start on South Main Street
37 m · 7 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Mingus Avenue
2689 ft · 1 min · East Mingus Avenue
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Continue on Mingus Avenue Extension Bridge
1.4 mi · 3 min · Mingus Avenue Extension Bridge
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Continue on East Cornville Road
12.7 mi · 22 min · East Cornville Road
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Take the ramp left
653 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
45.8 mi · 46 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
1 km · 44 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, Albuquerque
2458 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
5.1 mi · 6 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 89 North: Page
1412 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Country Club Drive
2753 ft · 51 sec · Country Club Drive
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Turn right onto Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
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Continue on US Highway 89
6.4 mi · 9 min · US Highway 89
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Continue on Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
37.8 mi · 45 min · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cameron–Bitter Springs Highway
47 m · 3 sec · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
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Continue on US 89
1419 ft · 27 sec · US 89
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Continue on Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
56.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
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Continue on US 89
14.8 mi · 19 min · US 89
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Continue on Bitter Springs-Utah State Line Highway
8 mi · 10 min · Bitter Springs-Utah State Line Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 89 North
52 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 89 North
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Highway South
725 ft · 14 sec · Highway South
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Continue on Bitter Springs-Utah State Line Highway
72.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Bitter Springs-Utah State Line Highway
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Turn right onto 100 East
1828 ft · 52 sec · 100 East
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Continue on Center Street
2103 ft · 1 min · Center Street
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Continue on 300 West
66.7 mi · 1 hr 25 min · 300 West
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue straight
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Turn left
20.4 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit right toward I 15 North
2452 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
209.8 mi · 3 hr 29 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 Cottonwood 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
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.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Cottonwood and Mostly Sunny near Magna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cottonwood to Magna?
The road trip is about 589.1 miles (948 km) and usually takes 11h 16m 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?
Glendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 293.7 miles from Cottonwood and 295.3 miles from Magna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 412.5 miles (663.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 176.6 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 $96.05 one way or $192.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 184.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cottonwood and Magna, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Cottonwood and Mostly Sunny near Magna.
Stop Ideas Near Glendale
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 Glendale.
St. George, Utah
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cottonwood and Magna. Straight-line distance: 412.51 mi (663.87 km).
#1 Cottonwood
City in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 11,818 |
| Coordinates | 34.7391900, -112.0098800 |
| Altitude | 1014 |
| 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: 948 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.62 | $96.05 | $192.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.97 | $103.37 | $206.74 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $110.17 | $220.33 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $132.72 | $265.45 |
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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