How far is Fort Douglas, UT from Magna, UT?
The driving distance from Fort Douglas, UT to Magna, UT is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Douglas and Magna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Douglas and Magna.
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Start on Fort Douglas Boulevard
44 m · 10 sec · Fort Douglas Boulevard
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Turn left onto Hempstead Road
1142 ft · 54 sec · Hempstead Road
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Turn left onto Mario Capecchi Drive
1972 ft · 53 sec · Mario Capecchi Drive
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Turn right onto Foothill Drive
1410 ft · 30 sec · Foothill Drive
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Continue on 500 South
1.2 mi · 2 min · 500 South
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Continue on 400 South
2777 ft · 1 min · 400 South
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Turn left onto 700 East
3264 ft · 1 min · 700 East
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Turn right onto 800 South
1.2 mi · 3 min · 800 South
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Turn left onto West Temple Street
930 ft · 28 sec · West Temple Street
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Keep slight right to continue on I 15 South, I 80 East: Las Vegas, Cheyenne
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 201 West: West Valley, 2100 South
1067 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 201 West: West Valley
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto 2100 South Freeway
9 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 Fort Douglas 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.
2100 South Freeway
Merge slight left onto 2100 South Freeway
8.96 mi · 00h 11m
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 Fort Douglas and Sunny near Magna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Douglas to Magna?
The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
South Salt Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Fort Douglas and 8.8 miles from Magna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 $2.99 one way or $5.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Douglas and Sunny near Magna.
Stop Ideas Near South Salt Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Douglas and Magna. Straight-line distance: 14.61 mi (23.52 km).
#1 Fort Douglas
Located on the East Bench bordering the Wasatch foothills in Salt Lake County at an elevation of 4,898 feet, this area originally served as a U.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7635600, -111.8318800 |
| Altitude | 1493 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 | $2.99 | $5.99 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $3.18 | $6.35 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $3.89 | $7.79 |
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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