How far is Foothills, UT from Magna, UT?
The driving distance from Foothills, UT to Magna, UT is about 18 miles (29 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Former census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Foothills and Magna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Foothills and Magna.
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Start on Butterfield Peak Circle
146 m · 22 sec · Butterfield Peak Circle
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Turn left onto Lowe Peak Drive
96 m · 16 sec · Lowe Peak Drive
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Turn left onto Van Cott Peak Drive
71 m · 10 sec · Van Cott Peak Drive
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Turn right onto Shaggy Peak Drive
3229 ft · 2 min · Shaggy Peak Drive
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Turn left onto South Monarch Meadows Parkway
1417 ft · 44 sec · South Monarch Meadows Parkway
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Turn right onto 13400 South
1762 ft · 47 sec · 13400 South
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Turn left onto Mountain View Corridor
9.8 mi · 13 min · Mountain View Corridor
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Turn left onto 6200 South
1.4 km · 2 min · 6200 South
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Turn right
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto 3100 South
2638 ft · 2 min · 3100 South
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Turn right onto Spencer Avenue
1960 ft · 1 min · 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 Foothills and Magna.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Mountain View Corridor
Turn left onto Mountain View Corridor
9.76 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Foothills and Sunny near Magna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Foothills to Magna?
The road trip is about 18 miles (29 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oquirrh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9 miles from Foothills and 9 miles from Magna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.04 one way or $6.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Foothills and Sunny near Magna.
Stop Ideas Near Oquirrh
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 Oquirrh.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Foothills and Magna. Straight-line distance: 15.44 mi (24.85 km).
#1 Foothills
Situated along the eastern edge of the Salt Lake Valley in Salt Lake County, this area lies at an elevation of approximately 4,911 feet at the base of the Wasatch Range.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4955000, -112.0152200 |
| Altitude | 1497 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $4.83 | $3.04 | $6.09 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $3.23 | $6.45 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $3.38 | $6.75 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
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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