How far is Magna, UT from Ogden, UT?

The driving distance from Magna, UT to Ogden, UT is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.9 mi
00h 51m
Flight
36.13 mi
58.14 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.13 mi
Kilometers
58.14 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.9 mi
Kilometers
78.7 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ogden
Fri, May 15, 12:19 PM MDT
Return by in Magna
Fri, May 15, 1:10 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Magna
2026-05-15T11:28
Arrive Ogden
Fri, May 15, 12:19 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Magna
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Centerville
UT

City in Davis County, Utah, United States

From Magna
24.4 mi
00h 25m
To Ogden
24.5 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NNW
Destination
76°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Magna and Ogden.

  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

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 215 North

    1475 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Belt Route

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Belt Route

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Belt Route

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Belt Route

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    10.2 mi · 11 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    17.7 mi · 19 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 79: 31st Street

    2053 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 31st Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 31st Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Wall Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wall Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 24th Street

    1382 ft · 30 sec · 24th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 24th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
27.9 mi · 57%
Belt Route
9.52 mi · 19%
SR 201
7.6 mi · 16%
Wall Avenue
1 mi · 2%
31st Street
0.73 mi · 1%
Magna Main Street
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

17.7 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
36.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
00h 25m from Magna
Leave By
4:48 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Magna and Sunny near Ogden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Magna to Ogden?

The road trip is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km) and usually takes 00h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Magna and 24.5 miles from Ogden.

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

The direct path is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.73 one way or $13.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Magna and Sunny near Ogden.

Stop Ideas Near Centerville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Centerville, 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 Centerville.

BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

17 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

18 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

35 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Provo

79 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Magna and Ogden. Straight-line distance: 36.13 mi (58.14 km).

Magna

#1 Magna

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

Population26,505
Coordinates40.7091100, -112.1016100
Altitude1304
CountryUnited States
Ogden

#2 Ogden

The most populous city in Weber County, Utah.

Population87,387
Coordinates41.2230000, -111.9738300
Altitude1311
CountryUnited States
Start: Spencer Avenue (-112.101617, 40.70911)
End: 24th Street (-111.973833, 41.222796)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.53 L · about $6.73
Round trip
$13.47
3.46 gal · 13.06 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.73 $13.47
Mid-grade $4.23 $7.32 $14.64
Premium $4.55 $7.87 $15.74
Diesel $5.41 $9.36 $18.73

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 · May 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Magna and Ogden. The current time is 11:28:14.

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.