How far is Magna, UT from Silver Fork, UT?
The driving distance from Magna, UT to Silver Fork, UT is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
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 Silver Fork.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Magna and Silver Fork.
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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
12.3 mi · 13 min · Belt Route
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 190 East: 6200 South, Ski Areas, 3000 East South
2112 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 190: Knudsen's Corner, 6200 South
52 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto 6200 South
1.1 km · 1 min · 6200 South
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Continue on Wasatch Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Wasatch Boulevard
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Turn left onto Big Cottonwood Canyon Road
11.3 mi · 22 min · Big Cottonwood Canyon Road
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Turn right onto South Rufus Road
93 m · 18 sec · South Rufus Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Silver Fork Road
93 m · 14 sec · East Silver Fork Road
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Turn right onto South Central Fork Lane
700 ft · 31 sec · South Central Fork Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Central Fork Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Magna and Silver Fork.
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.
Belt Route
Merge slight left onto Belt Route
12.3 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Magna and Mostly Clear near Silver Fork.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Magna to Silver Fork?
The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Midvale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from Magna and 17.5 miles from Silver Fork.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.42 one way or $10.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Magna and Mostly Clear near Silver Fork.
Stop Ideas Near Midvale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Magna and Silver Fork. Straight-line distance: 26.32 mi (42.35 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 Silver Fork
Located in Salt Lake County at an elevation of 7,779 feet, this mountain community is situated within Big Cottonwood Canyon in the Wasatch Range.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6299500, -111.6104800 |
| Altitude | 2371 |
| Country | United States |
End: Silver Fork (-111.61048, 40.62995)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.40 | $5.42 | $10.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.70 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.09 | $12.18 |
| Diesel | $6.34 | $7.80 | $15.60 |
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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