How far is Layton, UT from Magna, UT?
The driving distance from Layton, UT to Magna, UT is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Davis County, Utah, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Layton and Magna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Layton and Magna.
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Start on Gentile Street
1298 ft · 31 sec · Gentile Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1799 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Layton Parkway
79 m · 5 sec · Layton Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City
1730 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Legacy Parkway
1.3 km · 54 sec
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Continue on Legacy Parkway
11.4 mi · 13 min · Legacy Parkway
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Merge slight right onto Belt Route
7 mi · 7 min · Belt Route
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 201 West: Magna
2996 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto 2100 South Freeway
6.9 mi · 8 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 Layton 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.
Legacy Parkway
Continue on Legacy Parkway
11.4 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Layton and Chance Rain Showers near Magna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Layton to Magna?
The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
North Salt Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Layton and 17.1 miles from Magna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 7:06 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Layton and Chance Rain Showers near Magna.
Stop Ideas Near North Salt Lake
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Layton and Magna. Straight-line distance: 25.2 mi (40.56 km).
#1 Layton
The most populous city in Davis County, Utah.
| Population | 79,012 |
| Coordinates | 41.0602200, -111.9710500 |
| Altitude | 1326 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $3.89 | $4.71 | $9.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $5.50 | $11.01 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
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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