How far is Magna, UT from Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT?
The driving distance from Magna, UT to Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Magna and Little Cottonwood Creek Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Magna and Little Cottonwood Creek Valley.
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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
7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215 South
1.2 km · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Route
10.9 mi · 12 min · Belt Route
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 152 North: 2000 East
1857 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Cottonwood Heights
122 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Highland Drive
2 mi · 4 min · Highland Drive
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Turn left onto Creek Road
840 ft · 28 sec · Creek Road
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Turn left onto Willow Stream Drive
732 ft · 27 sec · Willow Stream Drive
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Turn right onto Stream View Drive
108 m · 12 sec · Stream View Drive
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec · Stream View Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Magna and Little Cottonwood Creek Valley.
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.
Belt Route
Merge slight left onto Belt Route
10.9 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Magna and Mostly Sunny near Little Cottonwood Creek Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Magna to Little Cottonwood Creek Valley?
The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Taylorsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Magna and 11.3 miles from Little Cottonwood Creek Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 $3.11 one way or $6.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Magna and Mostly Sunny near Little Cottonwood Creek Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Taylorsville
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Magna and Little Cottonwood Creek Valley. Straight-line distance: 16 mi (25.75 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 Little Cottonwood Creek Valley
Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
| Population | 8,285 |
| Coordinates | 40.6043900, -111.8293800 |
| Altitude | 1409 |
| Country | United States |
End: Little Cottonwood Creek Valley (-111.82938, 40.60439)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.11 | $6.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $3.38 | $6.77 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
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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