How far is Magna, UT from Mount Olympus, UT?

The driving distance from Magna, UT to Mount Olympus, UT is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.39 mi
00h 26m
Flight
16.48 mi
26.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.48 mi
Kilometers
26.52 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.39 mi
Kilometers
31.21 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Olympus
Tue, Jun 9, 7:16 PM MDT
Return by in Magna
Tue, Jun 9, 7:42 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Magna
2026-06-09T18:49
Arrive Mount Olympus
Tue, Jun 9, 7:16 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Magna
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
South Salt Lake
UT

City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

From Magna
9.7 mi
00h 13m
To Mount Olympus
9.7 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 9 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 9 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Magna and Mount Olympus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Magna and Mount Olympus.

  1. 1

    Start on Spencer Avenue

    715 ft · 27 sec · Spencer Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Magna Main Street

    2712 ft · 2 min · Magna Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 8400 West

    1985 ft · 43 sec · 8400 West

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward SR 201

    1115 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Cheyenne

    2737 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 215 South: Belt Route

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Belt Route

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Belt Route

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 3900 South

    986 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 3900 South

    577 ft · 16 sec · 3900 South

  12. 12

    Continue on Jupiter Drive

    2048 ft · 59 sec · Jupiter Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Lois Lane

    104 m · 21 sec · Lois Lane

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hale Drive

    67 m · 12 sec · Hale Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lois Lane

    690 ft · 30 sec · Lois Lane

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lois Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Magna and Mount Olympus.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 201
10 mi · 52%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
4.28 mi · 22%
Belt Route
1.41 mi · 7%
I 215 South
1.21 mi · 6%
I 80 East
0.52 mi · 3%
Magna Main Street
0.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

SR 201

Merge slight left

9.81 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
16.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Salt Lake
00h 13m from Magna
Leave By
7:38 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Magna and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Olympus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Magna to Mount Olympus?

The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.2 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?

South Salt Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Magna and 9.7 miles from Mount Olympus.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 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 7:38 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Magna and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Olympus.

Stop Ideas Near South Salt Lake

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Salt Lake, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Salt Lake.

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

5 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

5 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

56 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Provo

58 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Magna and Mount Olympus. Straight-line distance: 16.48 mi (26.52 km).

Magna

#1 Magna

Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

Population26,505
Coordinates40.7091100, -112.1016100
Altitude1304
CountryUnited States
Mount Olympus

#2 Mount Olympus

Neighborhood in Millcreek, Utah, United States, that was fomerly a census-designated place

Population6,748
Coordinates40.6855000, -111.7885400
Altitude1560
CountryUnited States
Start: Magna (-112.10161, 40.70911)
End: Mount Olympus (-111.78854, 40.6855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.59 L · about $2.65
Round trip
$5.29
1.36 gal · 5.18 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.65 $5.29
Mid-grade $4.23 $2.88 $5.75
Premium $4.55 $3.09 $6.19
Diesel $5.41 $3.68 $7.36

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Utah · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Magna and Mount Olympus. The current time is 18:49:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.