How far is Magna, UT from Little Cottonwood Valley, UT?
The driving distance from Magna, UT to Little Cottonwood Valley, UT is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Halfway Point
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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 Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Magna and Little Cottonwood 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
9.3 mi · 10 min · Belt Route
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Take the exit slight right toward Union Park Avenue
1077 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Union Park Avenue South
1768 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Union Park Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Union Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Creek Road
1234 ft · 39 sec · Creek Road
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Turn left onto Siesta Drive
1224 ft · 44 sec · Siesta Drive
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Turn right onto Michelle Way
156 m · 17 sec · Michelle Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Michelle Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Magna and Little Cottonwood 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
9.34 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Magna and Sunny near Little Cottonwood 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 Valley?
The road trip is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 10.1 miles from Magna and 10.1 miles from Little Cottonwood Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Magna and Sunny near Little Cottonwood Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Taylorsville
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 Taylorsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Magna and Little Cottonwood Valley. Straight-line distance: 14.65 mi (23.58 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 Valley
Located southeast of Salt Lake City in the Wasatch Range, this glacially carved canyon rises from an approximate elevation of 4,501 feet at its mouth.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6138400, -111.8518800 |
| Altitude | 1372 |
| Country | United States |
End: Little Cottonwood Valley (-111.85188, 40.61384)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $4.40 | $3.13 | $6.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.70 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.51 | $7.03 |
| Diesel | $6.34 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
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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