How far is Magna, UT from University Village, UT?

The driving distance from Magna, UT to University Village, UT is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.3 miles (23 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.18 mi
00h 30m
Flight
14.3 mi
23.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.3 mi
Kilometers
23.01 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.18 mi
Kilometers
32.47 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in University Village
Fri, Nov 6, 12:23 PM MST
Return by in Magna
Fri, Nov 6, 12:53 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Magna
2026-11-06T11:53
Arrive University Village
Fri, Nov 6, 12:23 PM MST
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM MST

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

Leave by
7:30 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Magna
10:00 PM MST
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
South Salt Lake
UT

City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

From Magna
10.1 mi
00h 15m
To University Village
10.1 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 8:00 AM MST
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 6 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Magna and University Village.

  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

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Cheyenne

    2737 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 186 West: Foothill Drive, Parleys Way

    1135 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1715 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Foothill Drive

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Foothill Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on 2100 East

    1888 ft · 48 sec · 2100 East

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Sunnyside Avenue

    109 m · 12 sec · Sunnyside Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right

    1196 ft · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    672 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 201
10 mi · 50%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5.15 mi · 26%
Foothill Drive
2.14 mi · 11%
SR 186 West
0.54 mi · 3%
I 80 East
0.52 mi · 3%
Magna Main Street
0.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

SR 201

Merge slight left

9.81 mi · 00h 12m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
14.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Salt Lake
00h 15m from Magna
Leave By
7:30 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Magna and Sunny near University Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Magna to University Village?

The road trip is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

South Salt Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Magna and 10.1 miles from University Village.

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

The direct path is about 14.3 miles (23 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.19 one way or $6.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Magna and Sunny near University Village.

Stop Ideas Near South Salt Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Salt Lake, 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 South Salt Lake.

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

5 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

5 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

56 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Provo

58 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Magna and University Village. Straight-line distance: 14.3 mi (23.01 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 University Village

Situated in Salt Lake County at an elevation of 4,731 feet, this area is located along the eastern bench of the Salt Lake Valley near the foothills of the Wasatch Range.

Population0
Coordinates40.7527200, -111.8346600
Altitude1442
CountryUnited States
Start: Magna (-112.10161, 40.70911)
End: University Village (-111.83466, 40.75272)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
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
0.71 gal
2.7 L · about $3.19
Round trip
$6.38
1.42 gal · 5.4 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.50 $3.19 $6.38
Mid-grade $4.79 $3.40 $6.80
Premium $5.03 $3.57 $7.14
Diesel $6.42 $4.56 $9.11

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Magna and University Village. The current time is 11:53:01.

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.