How far is Magna, UT from Federal Heights, CO?
The driving distance from Magna, UT to Federal Heights, CO is about 520.2 miles (837.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 379 miles (609.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 57m.
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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Magna and Federal Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Magna and Federal Heights.
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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
53.4 mi · 53 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on North Valley Highway
3187 ft · 36 sec · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
7 mi · 8 min · North Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Thornton Parkway
1181 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Thornton Parkway West, Water World, Thornton Park-n-Ride
64 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Thornton Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Thornton Parkway
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Turn left onto Pecos Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Pecos Street
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Turn left onto West 85th Avenue
2179 ft · 2 min · West 85th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 85th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Magna and Federal Heights.
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.
Sunny leaving Magna and Chance Rain Showers near Federal Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Magna to Federal Heights?
The road trip is about 520.2 miles (837.2 km) and usually takes 08h 57m 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?
Wamsutter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 259.4 miles from Magna and 260.8 miles from Federal Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 379 miles (609.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 141.2 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 MDT. 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 $88.68 one way or $177.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 163.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Magna and Chance Rain Showers near Federal Heights.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Magna and Federal Heights. Straight-line distance: 378.96 mi (609.87 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 Federal Heights
City in Adams County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 13,598 |
| Coordinates | 39.8513700, -104.9985900 |
| Altitude | 1613 |
| Country | United States |
End: Federal Heights (-104.99859, 39.85137)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 837 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.83 | $88.68 | $177.36 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $94.06 | $188.12 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $98.37 | $196.75 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $115.30 | $230.60 |
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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