How far is Magna, UT from Silver Lake, CA?

The driving distance from Magna, UT to Silver Lake, CA is about 696.5 miles (1120.9 km), with a travel time of about 12h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 568.9 miles (915.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
696.47 mi
12h 12m
Flight
568.88 mi
915.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
568.88 mi
Kilometers
915.52 km
Flight Time
01h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
696.47 mi
Kilometers
1120.86 km
Drive Time
12h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 12h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Silver Lake
Thu, Oct 15, 11:54 PM PDT
Return by in Magna
Fri, Oct 16, 1:06 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Magna
2026-10-15T12:41
Arrive Silver Lake
Fri, Oct 16, 12:54 AM MDT
Route Timing
12h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:12 PM to 6:42 PM PDT

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

Leave by
11:36 AM 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
Mesquite
NV

City in Nevada

From Magna
347.6 mi
06h 06m
To Silver Lake
348.9 mi
06h 06m

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
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Magna and Silver Lake.

  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

    326.8 mi · 5 hr 27 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Las Vegas Freeway

    123.8 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    1.4 km · 57 sec · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    151.2 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  16. 16

    Continue on CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left

    8.6 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 210 West: Pasadena

    1.5 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway

    11 mi · 13 min · Foothill Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Foothill Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    20 mi · 23 min · Foothill Freeway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Ventura Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Ventura Freeway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 2 South, CA 2 North: Glendale Freeway

    908 ft · 12 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 2 South: Glendale Freeway South

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Glendale Freeway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Glendale Freeway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Glendale Boulevard North

    1103 ft · 21 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Glendale Boulevard

    143 m · 12 sec · Glendale Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Baxter Street

    1119 ft · 55 sec · Baxter Street

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockford Road

    895 ft · 40 sec · Rockford Road

  34. 34

    Turn slight left onto Silver Lake Boulevard

    3116 ft · 1 min · Silver Lake Boulevard

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Silver Lake Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
327 mi · 47%
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
173 mi · 25%
Las Vegas Freeway
124 mi · 18%
Foothill Freeway
37.8 mi · 5%
SR 201
7.25 mi · 1%
Belt Route
7.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

327 mi · 05h 27m

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
12h 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
24h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+127.6 mi
568.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mesquite
06h 06m from Magna
Leave By
11:36 AM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Magna and Sunny near Silver Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Magna to Silver Lake?

The road trip is about 696.5 miles (1120.9 km) and usually takes 12h 12m 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?

Mesquite is a useful midpoint, sitting about 347.6 miles from Magna and 348.9 miles from Silver Lake.

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

The direct path is about 568.9 miles (915.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 127.6 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 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 $118.72 one way or $237.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 218.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Magna and Silver Lake, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Magna and Sunny near Silver Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Mesquite

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mesquite and the surrounding midpoint area.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mesquite, an IHG Hotel
Stay option 0.3 mi away

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mesquite, an IHG Hotel

Mesquite , NV
1030 W Pioneer Blvd, Mesquite, NV 89027
Rating 4.3/5 909 reviews Hotel,Conference center,Wedding venue
Chevron
Practical stop 0.2 mi away

Chevron

Mesquite , NV
70 Falcon Ridge Pkwy, Mesquite, NV 89027
Rating 4.1/5 110 reviews Gas station,Auto repair shop,Diesel fuel supplier,Fuel pump,Gas company
Mesquite City Hall
Meeting point 2.1 mi away

Mesquite City Hall

Mesquite , NV
10 E Mesquite Blvd, Mesquite, NV 89027
Rating 5.0/5 8 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mesquite Regional Sports and Event Complex
Nearby stop 1.9 mi away

Mesquite Regional Sports and Event Complex

Mesquite , NV
1635 World Champion Way, Mesquite, NV 89034
Rating 4.4/5 247 reviews Event venue,Athletic field,Sports complex,Football Field,Soccer field

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mesquite.

BUS

St. George, Utah

53 mi away
1235 South Bluff St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Magna and Silver Lake. Straight-line distance: 568.88 mi (915.52 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 Silver Lake

This Los Angeles County neighborhood is situated at an elevation of 341 feet, nestled in a hilly, central region of the city.

Population0
Coordinates34.0866800, -118.2702300
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Magna (-112.10161, 40.70911)
End: Silver Lake (-118.27023, 34.08668)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)23h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)17h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
24.58 gal
93.03 L · about $118.72
Round trip
$237.44
49.16 gal · 186.06 L
Estimated CO2
218.4 kg one way
Round trip: 436.9 kg / 963 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.83 $118.72 $237.44
Mid-grade $5.12 $125.92 $251.85
Premium $5.36 $131.70 $263.40
Diesel $6.28 $154.36 $308.72

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Magna, UT and Silver Lake, CA. The current time in Magna is 12:41:47, although it is 11:41:47 in Silver Lake.

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.