How far is Magna, UT from City of Brighton, MI?
The driving distance from Magna, UT to City of Brighton, MI is about 1651.3 miles (2657.5 km), with a travel time of about 28h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1461.2 miles (2351.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 57h 38m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 28h 49m.
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.
Village in Hamilton County, in the state Nebraska in the Midwestern United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Magna and City of Brighton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Magna and City of Brighton.
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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
433.3 mi · 7 hr 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
621 mi · 10 hr 36 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City
14.4 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left
152.3 mi · 2 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline
13.2 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
13.9 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left
2239 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
144.9 mi · 2 hr 40 min
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Keep slight left
87.5 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Detroit
137.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep left to continue on US 23 North: Flint
13.6 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Brighton
1109 ft · 34 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lee Road
10 m · 1 sec · Lee Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lee Road
747 ft · 18 sec · Lee Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Road
32 m · 3 sec · Lee Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lee Road
43 m · 3 sec · Lee Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Whitmore Lake Road
7 m · 1 sec · Whitmore Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Whitmore Lake Road
1 mi · 2 min · Whitmore Lake Road
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Turn left onto East Grand River Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Grand River Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1294 ft · 46 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North 1st Street
55 m · 10 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn right onto Mill Pond Lane
33 m · 5 sec · Mill Pond Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mill Pond Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Magna and City of Brighton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Purple Heart Trail
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
621 mi · 10h 36m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Magna and Mostly Cloudy near City of Brighton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Magna to City of Brighton?
The road trip is about 1651.3 miles (2657.5 km) and usually takes 28h 49m 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?
Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 819.4 miles from Magna and 832 miles from City of Brighton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1461.2 miles (2351.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 190.1 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 $259.65 one way or $519.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 517.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 2 hour time difference between Magna and City of Brighton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Magna and Mostly Cloudy near City of Brighton.
Stop Ideas Near Hampton
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 Hampton.
Hastings
Lincoln
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Magna and City of Brighton. Straight-line distance: 1461.2 mi (2351.57 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 City of Brighton
City of Brighton is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.5298000, -83.7847500 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
End: City of Brighton (-83.78475, 42.5298)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 2658 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 55h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 41h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 33h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 27h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 23h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 20h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.46 | $259.65 | $519.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.75 | $276.78 | $553.57 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $291.00 | $582.00 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $372.17 | $744.34 |
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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