How far is Magna, UT from Salt Lake County, UT?
The driving distance from Magna, UT to Salt Lake County, UT is about 14.3 miles (23 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Utah.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Magna and Salt Lake County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Magna and Salt Lake County.
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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
2.6 mi · 3 min · Belt Route
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 266 East: 4700 South
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto 4700 South
1.6 km · 2 min · 4700 South
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Continue on Taylorsville Expressway
3019 ft · 59 sec · Taylorsville Expressway
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Turn right onto 1175 West
1418 ft · 56 sec · 1175 West
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Turn left onto Turnberry Way
107 m · 16 sec · Turnberry Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Turnberry Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Magna and Salt Lake County.
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.
SR 201
Merge slight left
7.04 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving Magna and Mostly Clear near Salt Lake County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Magna to Salt Lake County?
The road trip is about 14.3 miles (23 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
West Valley City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Magna and 7.1 miles from Salt Lake County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.42 one way or $4.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Magna and Mostly Clear near Salt Lake County.
Stop Ideas Near West Valley City
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 West Valley City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Magna and Salt Lake County. Straight-line distance: 9.74 mi (15.67 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 Salt Lake County
County in northern Utah, United States
| Population | 1,165,517 |
| Coordinates | 40.6675800, -111.9240300 |
| Altitude | 1302 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salt Lake County (-111.92403, 40.66758)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.83 | $2.42 | $4.83 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
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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