How far is Magna, UT from Alta, WY?
The driving distance from Magna, UT to Alta, WY is about 299 miles (481.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217.3 miles (349.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 05h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Bannock County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Magna and Alta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Magna and Alta.
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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
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215 North
1475 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Route
7.1 mi · 8 min · Belt Route
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Keep slight right to continue on Belt Route
2.4 mi · 3 min · Belt Route
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
10.2 mi · 11 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
55.3 mi · 56 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
140.2 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, I 15: Rigby, West Yellowstone
1434 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Rigby Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Rigby Highway
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
15.4 mi · 16 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on Yellowstone Highway
12.4 mi · 13 min · Yellowstone Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward ID 33 East: Driggs, Jackson
2383 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto East 9th North
33.3 mi · 49 min · East 9th North
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Continue on West Highway 33
5.7 mi · 9 min · West Highway 33
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Turn left onto West 2500 North
3.2 mi · 8 min · West 2500 North
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Turn right onto Stateline Road
3111 ft · 2 min · Stateline Road
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Turn left onto Alta Ski Hill Road West
2923 ft · 1 min · Alta Ski Hill Road West
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Turn left onto Alta School Road
26 m · 4 sec · Alta School Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alta School Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Magna and Alta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
140 mi · 02h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Magna and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Alta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Magna to Alta?
The road trip is about 299 miles (481.2 km) and usually takes 05h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
McCammon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.4 miles from Magna and 149.6 miles from Alta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217.3 miles (349.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.7 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:06 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.96 one way or $101.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Magna and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Alta.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Magna and Alta. Straight-line distance: 217.3 mi (349.71 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 Alta
Situated at an elevation of 6440 feet on the western slope of the Teton Range, this unincorporated community in Teton County sits directly on the Wyoming-Idaho border.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.7538100, -111.0368900 |
| Altitude | 1963 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alta (-111.03689, 43.75381)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 481 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.83 | $50.96 | $101.91 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $54.05 | $108.10 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $56.53 | $113.05 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $66.25 | $132.51 |
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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