How far is Magna, UT from South Jordan, UT?
The driving distance from Magna, UT to South Jordan, UT is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Magna and South Jordan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Magna and South Jordan.
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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
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 154: Bangerter Highway, West Valley City
1327 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on West Valley City
653 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bangerter Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Bangerter Highway
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Continue on Bangerter Highway
8 mi · 9 min · Bangerter Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 151: 10400 South
1735 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 151
100 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight left onto South Jordan Parkway
2506 ft · 55 sec · South Jordan Parkway
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Continue on 10400 South
611 ft · 15 sec · 10400 South
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Continue on South Jordan Parkway
2030 ft · 43 sec · South Jordan Parkway
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Continue on 10400 South
661 ft · 16 sec · 10400 South
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Continue on Miners Mile
2020 ft · 43 sec · Miners Mile
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Continue on 10400 South
813 ft · 19 sec · 10400 South
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Continue on Miners Mile
1499 ft · 32 sec · Miners Mile
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Continue on 10400 South
1690 ft · 40 sec · 10400 South
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Turn straight onto South Jordan Parkway
837 ft · 18 sec · South Jordan Parkway
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Continue on 10400 South
570 ft · 12 sec · 10400 South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 10400 South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Magna and South Jordan.
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.
Bangerter Highway
Continue on Bangerter Highway
7.98 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 South Jordan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Magna to South Jordan?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Kearns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Magna and 7.2 miles from South Jordan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:36 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Magna and Mostly Clear near South Jordan.
Stop Ideas Near Kearns
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 Kearns.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Magna and South Jordan. Straight-line distance: 13.58 mi (21.85 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 South Jordan
The third most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 78,503 |
| Coordinates | 40.5621700, -111.9296600 |
| Altitude | 1353 |
| Country | United States |
End: West South Jordan Parkway (-111.92966, 40.562174)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $3.89 | $2.41 | $4.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $2.62 | $5.25 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
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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