How far is Magna, UT from Ensign, KS?
The driving distance from Magna, UT to Ensign, KS is about 904 miles (1454.9 km), with a travel time of about 15h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 669.2 miles (1076.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 31h 30m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 15h 45m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Magna and Ensign.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Magna and Ensign.
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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
387.1 mi · 6 hr 23 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287: 3rd Street, Fort Collins
790 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South 3rd Street
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Continue on US Highway 287
23 mi · 25 min · US Highway 287
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Continue on North Highway 287
21.9 mi · 25 min · North Highway 287
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Turn left onto West County Road 72
3.8 mi · 6 min · West County Road 72
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Continue on North County Road 19
1.2 mi · 2 min · North County Road 19
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West County Road 70
51 m · 3 sec · West County Road 70
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Exit the roundabout onto West County Road 70
5 mi · 7 min · West County Road 70
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Turn straight onto East County Road 70
1.4 mi · 2 min · East County Road 70
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Take the ramp right
1305 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
52.9 mi · 53 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NW, E 470 Toll: Limon, Broomfield
1153 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on E 470 Toll: Limon
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on E 470 Toll: Limon
948 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on E-470
24.6 mi · 25 min · E-470
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Aurora, Denver, Limon
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on North Gun Club Road
1119 ft · 30 sec · North Gun Club Road
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Turn left onto I 70 East: Limon
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
230.1 mi · 3 hr 50 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83: Oakley, Oberlin
1304 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Eagle Eye
1 mi · 1 min · Eagle Eye
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Turn right onto County Road 440
80.2 mi · 1 hr 32 min · County Road 440
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Turn slight left onto West Buffalo Jones Avenue
2926 ft · 1 min · West Buffalo Jones Avenue
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Continue on West Walnut Street
142 m · 13 sec · West Walnut Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2275 ft · 52 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Fulton Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Fulton Street
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Continue straight
31.3 mi · 38 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
10.9 mi · 13 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Y Road
5.4 mi · 7 min · Y Road
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Turn left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Aubrey Street
24 m · 5 sec · Aubrey Street
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Turn right
56 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
39 m · 6 sec
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0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Magna and Ensign.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
387 mi · 06h 23m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Magna and Sunny near Ensign.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Magna to Ensign?
The road trip is about 904 miles (1454.9 km) and usually takes 15h 45m 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?
Wellington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 450.6 miles from Magna and 453.4 miles from Ensign.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 669.2 miles (1076.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 234.8 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 $142.15 one way or $284.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 283.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Magna and Ensign, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Magna and Sunny near Ensign.
Stop Ideas Near Wellington
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 Wellington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Magna and Ensign. Straight-line distance: 669.14 mi (1076.87 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 Ensign
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 184 |
| Coordinates | 37.6528000, -100.2337500 |
| Altitude | 829 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ensign (-100.23375, 37.6528)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1455 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 30h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 22h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 18h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 15h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 12h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 11h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.46 | $142.15 | $284.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.75 | $151.53 | $303.05 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $159.31 | $318.62 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $203.75 | $407.49 |
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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