How far is Magna, UT from Alpine, CA?
The driving distance from Magna, UT to Alpine, CA is about 762.6 miles (1227.3 km), with a travel time of about 13h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 601.9 miles (968.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 27h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 13h 32m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Clark County, Nevada, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Magna and Alpine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Magna and Alpine.
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Start on Spencer Avenue
715 ft · 27 sec · Spencer Avenue
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Turn right onto Magna Main Street
2712 ft · 2 min · Magna Main Street
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Turn left onto 8400 West
1985 ft · 43 sec · 8400 West
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Take the ramp slight right toward SR 201
1115 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215 South
1.2 km · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Route
7.2 mi · 8 min · Belt Route
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15: Salt Lake City, Las Vegas
130 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 15 South: Las Vegas
1.1 km · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 15 South: Las Vegas
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
326.8 mi · 5 hr 27 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Las Vegas Freeway
123.8 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Las Vegas Freeway
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Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
5.7 mi · 6 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
1.4 km · 57 sec · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Merge slight right
151.2 mi · 2 hr 43 min
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Continue on CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway
5.6 mi · 6 min · CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway
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Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Continue on Barstow Freeway
1095 ft · 13 sec · Barstow Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Barstow Freeway
9.3 mi · 10 min · Barstow Freeway
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Continue on San Bernardino Freeway
5.6 mi · 6 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Continue on Riverside Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215 South, CA 60 East: San Diego, Indio
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 215, CA 60 Truck
2512 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
36.3 mi · 41 min
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Continue on Avocado Highway
21.9 mi · 24 min · Avocado Highway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Escondido Freeway
8.7 mi · 10 min · Escondido Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Camino Del Norte
1341 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Camino del Norte
1.6 mi · 3 min · Camino del Norte
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Continue on Twin Peaks Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Twin Peaks Road
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Turn right onto Espola Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Espola Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Poway Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Poway Road
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Turn right
9.2 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Mapleview Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Mapleview Street
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Continue on Lake Jennings Park Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Lake Jennings Park Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 8 East: El Centro
1409 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kumeyaay Highway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Kumeyaay Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Alpine, Tavern Road
1807 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Tavern Road
152 m · 19 sec · Tavern Road
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Turn left onto Alpine Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Alpine Boulevard
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Turn right
43 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Magna and Alpine.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
327 mi · 05h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Magna and Sunny near Alpine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Magna to Alpine?
The road trip is about 762.6 miles (1227.3 km) and usually takes 13h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Moapa Town is a useful midpoint, sitting about 380.6 miles from Magna and 382 miles from Alpine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 601.9 miles (968.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 160.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $129.98 one way or $259.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 239.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Magna and Alpine, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Magna and Sunny near Alpine.
Stop Ideas Near Moapa Town
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Valley of Fire State Park
US Agricultural Department
True Value
Lost City Museum-Archaeology
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moapa Town.
Las Vegas (Downtown), Nevada
Las Vegas International Airport, Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
St. George, Utah
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Magna and Alpine. Straight-line distance: 601.95 mi (968.75 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 Alpine
Census-designated place in San Diego County, California, United States
| Population | 14,236 |
| Coordinates | 32.8350500, -116.7664100 |
| Altitude | 559 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alpine (-116.76641, 32.83505)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 25h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 19h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 30m |
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 | $129.98 | $259.95 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $137.86 | $275.72 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $144.18 | $288.37 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $168.99 | $337.99 |
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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