How far is Magna, UT from Provo, UT?

The driving distance from Magna, UT to Provo, UT is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
51.33 mi
00h 53m
Flight
40.26 mi
64.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.26 mi
Kilometers
64.79 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.33 mi
Kilometers
82.6 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Provo
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 AM MDT
Return by in Magna
Thu, Apr 23, 3:02 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Magna
2026-04-23T01:14
Arrive Provo
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
Draper
UT

The most populous city in Utah County, Utah.

From Magna
25.8 mi
00h 26m
To Provo
25.5 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WNW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 215 South

    1.2 km · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Belt Route

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Belt Route

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15: Salt Lake City, Las Vegas

    130 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 15 South: Las Vegas

    1.1 km · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 15 South: Las Vegas

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    31.4 mi · 34 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 114: Provo, Center Street

    1240 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on West Center Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Center Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North 500 West

    158 m · 15 sec · North 500 West

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 100 North

    2959 ft · 2 min · 100 North

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North 100 East

    146 m · 19 sec · North 100 East

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Center Street

    142 m · 29 sec · Center Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
31.4 mi · 61%
SR 201
7.25 mi · 14%
Belt Route
7.22 mi · 14%
I 15 South
1.77 mi · 3%
West Center Street
1.11 mi · 2%
I 215 South
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

31.4 mi · 00h 34m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
40.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Draper
00h 26m from Magna
Leave By
4:42 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Draper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Magna and 25.5 miles from Provo.

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

The direct path is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:42 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.05 one way or $14.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Draper

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

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

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

27 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

27 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

37 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

78 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Magna and Provo. Straight-line distance: 40.26 mi (64.79 km).

Magna

#1 Magna

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

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

#2 Provo

The second most populous city in Utah.

Population116,295
Coordinates40.2338400, -111.6585300
Altitude1387
CountryUnited States
Start: Spencer Avenue (-112.101617, 40.70911)
End: North University Avenue (-111.658594, 40.23384)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.86 L · about $7.05
Round trip
$14.09
3.62 gal · 13.72 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.05 $14.09
Mid-grade $4.23 $7.66 $15.32
Premium $4.55 $8.23 $16.47
Diesel $5.41 $9.80 $19.59

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Magna and Provo. The current time is 01:14:25.

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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.