How far is Magna, UT from Canyon Rim, UT?
The driving distance from Magna, UT to Canyon Rim, UT is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Utah.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Magna and Canyon Rim.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Magna and Canyon Rim.
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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
9.8 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Cheyenne
2737 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 2300 East, Holladay, Millcreek
1447 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right
27 m · 2 sec
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Turn slight right onto 2300 East
1775 ft · 48 sec · 2300 East
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Turn left onto Fisher Lane
627 ft · 29 sec · Fisher Lane
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Turn right
88 m · 21 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 Canyon Rim.
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.
SR 201
Merge slight left
9.81 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Magna and Rain Showers Likely near Canyon Rim.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Magna to Canyon Rim?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
West Valley City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Magna and 8.1 miles from Canyon Rim.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:44 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.22 one way or $4.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Magna and Rain Showers Likely near Canyon Rim.
Stop Ideas Near West Valley City
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 West Valley City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Magna and Canyon Rim. Straight-line distance: 14.65 mi (23.58 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 Canyon Rim
Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
| Population | 10,062 |
| Coordinates | 40.7066100, -111.8218800 |
| Altitude | 1407 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canyon Rim (-111.82188, 40.70661)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.89 | $2.22 | $4.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $2.59 | $5.19 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $3.08 | $6.17 |
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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