How far is Magna, UT from Sandy, UT?

The driving distance from Magna, UT to Sandy, UT is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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
20.82 mi
00h 25m
Flight
14 mi
22.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14 mi
Kilometers
22.53 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.82 mi
Kilometers
33.51 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy
Fri, May 15, 11:53 AM MDT
Return by in Magna
Fri, May 15, 12:19 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 Sandy
Fri, May 15, 11:53 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:40 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
Taylorsville
UT

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

From Magna
10.2 mi
00h 12m
To Sandy
10.6 mi
00h 12m

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
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, May 15 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Belt Route

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 89: State Street

    1031 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · State Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 8800 South

    1885 ft · 1 min · 8800 South

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8800 South

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Route
8.14 mi · 39%
SR 201
7.25 mi · 35%
State Street
2.74 mi · 13%
I 215 South
0.71 mi · 3%
Magna Main Street
0.51 mi · 2%
8400 West
0.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Belt Route

Merge slight left onto Belt Route

8.14 mi · 00h 09m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
14 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Taylorsville
00h 12m from Magna
Leave By
7:40 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Magna and Mostly Clear near Sandy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Taylorsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Magna and 10.6 miles from Sandy.

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

The direct path is about 14 miles (22.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.84 one way or $5.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Magna and Mostly Clear near Sandy.

Stop Ideas Near Taylorsville

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

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

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

11 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

11 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

54 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

62 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Magna and Sandy. Straight-line distance: 14 mi (22.53 km).

Magna

#1 Magna

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

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

#2 Sandy

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population94,871
Coordinates40.5916100, -111.8841000
Altitude1361
CountryUnited States
Start: Spencer Avenue (-112.101617, 40.70911)
End: 8800 South (-111.8841, 40.591674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.78 L · about $2.84
Round trip
$5.68
1.46 gal · 5.56 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.84 $5.68
Mid-grade $4.23 $3.09 $6.18
Premium $4.55 $3.32 $6.64
Diesel $5.41 $3.95 $7.90

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 Sandy. The current time is 11:28:08.

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.