How far is Magna, UT from Albion Basin, UT?
The driving distance from Magna, UT to Albion Basin, UT is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Magna and Albion Basin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Magna and Albion Basin.
-
1
Start on Spencer Avenue
715 ft · 27 sec · Spencer Avenue
-
2
Turn right onto Magna Main Street
2712 ft · 2 min · Magna Main Street
-
3
Turn left onto 8400 West
1985 ft · 43 sec · 8400 West
-
4
Take the ramp slight right toward SR 201
1115 ft · 31 sec
-
5
Merge slight left
7 mi · 9 min
-
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 215 South
1.2 km · 46 sec
-
7
Merge slight left onto Belt Route
12.3 mi · 13 min · Belt Route
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward SR 190 East: 6200 South, Ski Areas, 3000 East South
2112 ft · 51 sec
-
9
Keep slight left to continue on SR 190: Knudsen's Corner, 6200 South
52 m · 8 sec
-
10
Turn right onto 6200 South
1.1 km · 1 min · 6200 South
-
11
Continue on Wasatch Boulevard
3.3 mi · 5 min · Wasatch Boulevard
-
12
Continue on Little Cottonwood Road
10.1 mi · 19 min · Little Cottonwood Road
-
13
Continue on Albion Basin Road
2 mi · 8 min · Albion Basin Road
-
14
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Albion Basin Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Magna and Albion Basin.
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.
Belt Route
Merge slight left onto Belt Route
12.3 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Magna and Sunny near Albion Basin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Magna to Albion Basin?
The road trip is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km) and usually takes 01h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Little Cottonwood Creek Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.9 miles from Magna and 19 miles from Albion Basin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.02 one way or $12.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Magna and Sunny near Albion Basin.
Stop Ideas Near Little Cottonwood Creek Valley
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 Little Cottonwood Creek Valley.
Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub
Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub
Provo
Ogden, Utah
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Magna and Albion Basin. Straight-line distance: 26.84 mi (43.19 km).
#1 Magna
Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
| Population | 26,505 |
| Coordinates | 40.7091100, -112.1016100 |
| Altitude | 1304 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albion Basin
Located at the upper end of Little Cottonwood Canyon in the Wasatch Range of Salt Lake County, this subalpine basin sits above the Alta Ski Area at an approximate elevation of 9,272 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5805100, -111.6185300 |
| Altitude | 2826 |
| Country | United States |
End: Albion Basin (-111.61853, 40.58051)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.50 | $6.02 | $12.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.79 | $6.42 | $12.83 |
| Premium | $5.03 | $6.74 | $13.48 |
| Diesel | $6.42 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
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 · Nov 06, 2026