How far is Magna, UT from Red Butte, WY?

The driving distance from Magna, UT to Red Butte, WY is about 409.4 miles (658.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 326 miles (524.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
409.35 mi
07h 09m
Flight
325.97 mi
524.6 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
325.97 mi
Kilometers
524.6 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
409.35 mi
Kilometers
658.79 km
Drive Time
07h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Red Butte
Thu, Oct 15, 7:51 PM MDT
Return by in Magna
Fri, Oct 16, 3:01 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Magna
2026-10-15T12:41
Arrive Red Butte
Thu, Oct 15, 7:51 PM MDT
Route Timing
07h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:10 PM to 2:40 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:40 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Magna
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Superior
WY

Town of the United States

From Magna
204.1 mi
03h 34m
To Red Butte
205.2 mi
03h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NNW
Destination
51°F
Today

Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 23 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Magna and Red Butte.

  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

    285.5 mi · 4 hr 42 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business East, WY 789 North: Rawlins

    1997 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Spruce Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Spruce Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    44.1 mi · 51 min · 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    65.5 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Davis Road

    729 ft · 34 sec · Davis Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sharrock Road

    920 ft · 43 sec · Sharrock Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Trotter Road

    106 m · 15 sec · Trotter Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Sharrock Road

    135 m · 23 sec · Sharrock Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Shetland Road

    654 ft · 29 sec · Shetland Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shetland Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
285 mi · 70%
3rd Street
110 mi · 27%
SR 201
10 mi · 2%
West Spruce Street
1.73 mi
I 80 East
0.52 mi
Magna Main Street
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

285 mi · 04h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83.4 mi
326 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Superior
03h 34m from Magna
Leave By
9:40 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Magna and Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Red Butte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Magna to Red Butte?

The road trip is about 409.4 miles (658.8 km) and usually takes 07h 09m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Superior is a useful midpoint, sitting about 204.1 miles from Magna and 205.2 miles from Red Butte.

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

The direct path is about 326 miles (524.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $69.75 one way or $139.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Magna and Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Red Butte.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Magna and Red Butte. Straight-line distance: 325.97 mi (524.6 km).

Magna

#1 Magna

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

Population26,505
Coordinates40.7091100, -112.1016100
Altitude1304
CountryUnited States
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#2 Red Butte

Located west of Casper in Natrona County, this prominent geological feature rises to an elevation of 5167 feet above the North Platte River valley.

Population0
Coordinates42.8060800, -106.4342000
Altitude1575
CountryUnited States
Start: Magna (-112.10161, 40.70911)
End: Red Butte (-106.4342, 42.80608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 659 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.44 gal
54.68 L · about $69.75
Round trip
$139.49
28.88 gal · 109.36 L
Estimated CO2
128.3 kg one way
Round trip: 256.7 kg / 566 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.83 $69.75 $139.49
Mid-grade $5.12 $73.98 $147.95
Premium $5.36 $77.37 $154.74
Diesel $6.28 $90.68 $181.37

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Magna and Red Butte. The current time is 12:41:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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