How far is Federal Heights, CO from Magna, UT?
The driving distance from Federal Heights, CO to Magna, UT is about 520.8 miles (838.2 km), with a travel time of about 09h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 379 miles (609.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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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 09h 00m.
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 of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Federal Heights and Magna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Heights and Magna.
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Start on West 85th Avenue
2179 ft · 2 min · West 85th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pecos Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Pecos Street
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Turn right onto Thornton Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Thornton Parkway
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Turn left onto I 25 North: Fort Collins, Cheyenne
1723 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
53.4 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 Federal Heights 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Federal Heights and Sunny near Magna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Federal Heights to Magna?
The road trip is about 520.8 miles (838.2 km) and usually takes 09h 00m 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?
Wamsutter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 259.7 miles from Federal Heights and 261.1 miles from Magna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 379 miles (609.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 141.8 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 MDT. 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 $79.49 one way or $158.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 163.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Federal Heights and Sunny near Magna.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Federal Heights and Magna. Straight-line distance: 378.96 mi (609.87 km).
#1 Federal Heights
City in Adams County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 13,598 |
| Coordinates | 39.8513700, -104.9985900 |
| Altitude | 1613 |
| 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: 838 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.33 | $79.49 | $158.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $86.74 | $173.47 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $93.06 | $186.12 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $119.78 | $239.56 |
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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