How far is Magna, UT from Fort Douglas, UT?
The driving distance from Magna, UT to Fort Douglas, UT is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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 30m.
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.
City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Magna and Fort Douglas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Magna and Fort Douglas.
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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 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North, I 80 West: Salt Lake, Reno
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on 1300 South, West Temple
1793 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight right
2571 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on West Temple
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue on West Temple Street
811 ft · 27 sec · West Temple Street
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Turn right onto 800 South
2.1 mi · 6 min · 800 South
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Turn left onto 1300 East
2340 ft · 1 min · 1300 East
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Turn right onto 500 South
1.1 km · 1 min · 500 South
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Continue on Foothill Drive
1412 ft · 36 sec · Foothill Drive
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Turn left onto Mario Capecchi Drive
1989 ft · 51 sec · Mario Capecchi Drive
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Turn right onto Hempstead Road
1142 ft · 53 sec · Hempstead Road
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Turn right onto Fort Douglas Boulevard
44 m · 6 sec · Fort Douglas Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fort Douglas Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Magna and Fort Douglas.
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
8.98 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Magna and Sunny near Fort Douglas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Magna to Fort Douglas?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
South Salt Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from Magna and 8.8 miles from Fort Douglas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:30 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.99 one way or $5.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Magna and Sunny near Fort Douglas.
Stop Ideas Near South Salt Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Magna and Fort Douglas. Straight-line distance: 14.61 mi (23.52 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 Fort Douglas
Located on the East Bench bordering the Wasatch foothills in Salt Lake County at an elevation of 4,898 feet, this area originally served as a U.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7635600, -111.8318800 |
| Altitude | 1493 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Douglas (-111.83188, 40.76356)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.83 | $2.99 | $5.99 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $3.18 | $6.35 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $3.89 | $7.79 |
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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