How far is Magna, UT from Big Water, UT?
The driving distance from Magna, UT to Big Water, UT is about 375.7 miles (604.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 251.7 miles (405 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 58m.
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 Beaver County, Utah, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Magna and Big Water.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Magna and Big Water.
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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
202.5 mi · 3 hr 21 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 20: Panguitch, Kanab
1922 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left
20.5 mi · 25 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Center Street
6.8 mi · 8 min · Center Street
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Keep slight right
23.3 mi · 28 min
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Continue straight
37 mi · 50 min
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Continue on 100 East
1828 ft · 59 sec · 100 East
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Turn left onto 300 South
56.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min · 300 South
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Turn left onto Aaron Burr Drive
1513 ft · 1 min · Aaron Burr Drive
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Turn right onto East Dry Powder Drive
15 m · 2 sec · East Dry Powder Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Dry Powder Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Magna and Big Water.
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
202 mi · 03h 21m
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 Big Water.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Magna to Big Water?
The road trip is about 375.7 miles (604.7 km) and usually takes 06h 58m 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?
Beaver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187.6 miles from Magna and 188.2 miles from Big Water.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 251.7 miles (405 km), while the road route adds roughly 124 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 MST. 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 $59.09 one way or $118.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Magna and Sunny near Big Water.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Magna and Big Water. Straight-line distance: 251.67 mi (405.03 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 Big Water
Town in Kane County, Utah, United States
| Population | 507 |
| Coordinates | 37.0824900, -111.6643300 |
| Altitude | 1252 |
| Country | United States |
End: Big Water (-111.66433, 37.08249)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 605 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 41m |
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 | $4.46 | $59.09 | $118.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.75 | $62.99 | $125.97 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $66.22 | $132.44 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $84.69 | $169.38 |
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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