How far is Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT from Magna, UT?

The driving distance from Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT to Magna, UT is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.35 mi
00h 31m
Flight
16 mi
25.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16 mi
Kilometers
25.75 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.35 mi
Kilometers
37.58 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Magna
Wed, Jun 3, 12:18 AM MDT
Return by in Little Cottonwood Creek Valley
Wed, Jun 3, 12:49 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Cottonwood Creek Valley
2026-06-02T23:46
Arrive Magna
Wed, Jun 3, 12:18 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Little Cottonwood Creek Valley
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Taylorsville
UT

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

From Little Cottonwood Creek Valley
11.7 mi
00h 15m
To Magna
11.7 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph NNW
Destination
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 1:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Little Cottonwood Creek Valley and Magna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Little Cottonwood Creek Valley and Magna.

  1. 1

    Start on Stream View Drive

    108 m · 17 sec · Stream View Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Willow Stream Drive

    732 ft · 27 sec · Willow Stream Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Creek Road

    840 ft · 25 sec · Creek Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Highland Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Highland Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 215 West: Belt Route

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Belt Route

    11.5 mi · 12 min · Belt Route

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 201 West: Reno

    1698 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto 2100 South Freeway

    7.3 mi · 9 min · 2100 South Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward SR 111

    1490 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on 8400 West

    2286 ft · 47 sec · 8400 West

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Magna Main Street

    2712 ft · 2 min · Magna Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Spencer Avenue

    715 ft · 25 sec · Spencer Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spencer Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Cottonwood Creek Valley and Magna.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Route
11.5 mi · 49%
2100 South Freeway
7.25 mi · 31%
Highland Drive
1.83 mi · 8%
I 215 West
0.69 mi · 3%
Magna Main Street
0.51 mi · 2%
8400 West
0.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Belt Route

Merge slight left onto Belt Route

11.5 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
16 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Taylorsville
00h 15m from Little Cottonwood Creek Valley
Leave By
7:26 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Little Cottonwood Creek Valley and Mostly Clear near Magna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Little Cottonwood Creek Valley to Magna?

The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Taylorsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Little Cottonwood Creek Valley and 11.7 miles from Magna.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 16 miles (25.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:26 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.19 one way or $6.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Little Cottonwood Creek Valley and Mostly Clear near Magna.

Stop Ideas Near Taylorsville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Taylorsville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Taylorsville.

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

11 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

11 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

54 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

62 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Cottonwood Creek Valley and Magna. Straight-line distance: 16 mi (25.75 km).

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#1 Little Cottonwood Creek Valley

Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

Population8,285
Coordinates40.6043900, -111.8293800
Altitude1409
CountryUnited States
Magna

#2 Magna

Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

Population26,505
Coordinates40.7091100, -112.1016100
Altitude1304
CountryUnited States
Start: Little Cottonwood Creek Valley (-111.82938, 40.60439)
End: Magna (-112.10161, 40.70911)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.12 L · about $3.19
Round trip
$6.38
1.64 gal · 6.24 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.19 $6.38
Mid-grade $4.23 $3.47 $6.94
Premium $4.55 $3.73 $7.46
Diesel $5.41 $4.44 $8.88

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Utah · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Cottonwood Creek Valley and Magna. The current time is 23:46:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.